S.3801

New Jersey S3801 requires inmates to participate in a Medicaid enrollment session 60 days before release.

New Jersey S3801 mandates that inmates in state prisons or county correctional facilities participate in a Medicaid enrollment session at least 60 days before their release. During this session, trained staff assist the inmate in completing a Medicaid application and ensure it is submitted to the Department of Human Services or another Medicaid eligibility determination agency. Inmates who opt out of the session must indicate their decision in writing, and staff must provide them with information on Medicaid benefits and the application process.