Mental Health Access for Former Inmates
Official: Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026
The Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026 ensures that certain individuals who were recently incarcerated can receive mental health care through telehealth. This is important for helping them adjust to life after incarceration and improving their overall well-being.
1. This bill requires Medicaid to cover 12 mental health telehealth visits each year. 2. It specifically targets individuals who were recently incarcerated and are now under home confinement. 3. The telehealth visits can help these individuals manage their mental health needs. 4. The coverage starts for those released from public institutions after the bill is enacted. 5. This aims to improve mental health support for people transitioning back into the community.
This bill affects individuals who were incarcerated and are now under home confinement.