Bill > S285

This bill, the Medicaid Reentry Act of 2021, proposes to amend the Social Security Act to allow states to provide Medicaid coverage for inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release from a public institution, such as a prison or jail. The bill also requires the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to submit a report to Congress on the Medicaid inmate exclusion, including an analysis of the standards for health and safety in correctional settings, the impact of the proposed change on health care coverage and the transition back into the community for newly released individuals, and potential recommendations for further legislative or administrative actions to ensure access to comprehensive health coverage and facilitate an effective transition to community services and addiction treatment.