Medicaid Coverage for Inmates Bill
Official: Due Process Continuity of Care Act
This bill changes the rules so that people in jail awaiting trial can get Medicaid health coverage. It helps ensure they have access to necessary medical care while they are in custody.
Due Process Continuity of Care Act This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i. e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.
1. This bill allows states to provide Medicaid coverage to inmates awaiting trial. 2. It removes the current restriction that prevents inmates from accessing Medicaid benefits. 3. States can receive planning grants to help implement this change in their Medicaid programs. 4. The bill aims to improve healthcare access for individuals in custody. 5. It encourages states to increase the number of healthcare providers for this population.
Individuals in jail awaiting trial and their families.