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This bill, titled the "Due Process Continuity of Care Act," seeks to remove the current Medicaid coverage exclusion for individuals who are in custody pending disposition of criminal charges. Specifically, the bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states the option to provide Medicaid coverage to inmates who have not yet been convicted of a crime. To support this transition, the bill establishes a $50 million planning grant program to help states prepare for expanding Medicaid coverage to this population. The grants require states to develop comprehensive plans that assess health treatment needs, build infrastructure to recruit healthcare providers, and create systems for providing medical services in correctional settings. States must consult with various stakeholders, including Medicaid agencies, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and jail officials, to develop their plans. The bill mandates that states create strategies to increase the number of providers who can offer physical and behavioral health treatments, including substance use disorder services. The amendments will take effect on the first day of the calendar quarter that begins at least 60 days after the bill's enactment, ensuring states have time to prepare for the expanded Medicaid coverage. The goal is to improve healthcare access and continuity of care for individuals in pre-trial custody.

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