Removes limitations on health benefits for individuals in custody pending disposition of charges under Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and the Department.
The Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act removes restrictions on health benefits for individuals in custody pending disposition of charges under Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The changes apply to services provided after the bill's enactment date. The act modifies regulations to ensure that individuals in custody are not excluded from receiving health care benefits.
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