The Due Process Continuity of Care Act removes the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges.
The Due Process Continuity of Care Act amends the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges. The bill authorizes planning grants to states to develop applications that ensure a sustainable number of Medicaid-enrolled providers can offer treatment and services to this population. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award these grants, ensuring geographic diversity. The act also includes provisions for assessing health treatment needs, developing infrastructure, and consulting with relevant stakeholders.
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