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Introduced
10/10/2017
10/10/2017
In Committee
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
Crossed Over
06/20/2018
06/20/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Medicaid Reentry Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to develop best practices for states to: (1) ease the health care transition of inmates released from public institutions (such as by ensuring continuity of health insurance or Medicaid coverage), and (2) implement transitional measures within 30 days of an inmate's release. The CMS must also issue a letter to states outlining opportunities for Medicaid demonstration waivers based on identified best practices.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicaid Reentry Act, requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to convene a stakeholder group to develop best practices for states to ease the health care-related transition of inmates released from public institutions into the community. This includes ensuring continuity of health insurance or Medicaid coverage, and implementing transitional measures within 30 days of an inmate's release. The bill also directs CMS to issue guidance to states on opportunities for Medicaid demonstration waivers based on the identified best practices, to help facilitate a seamless transition to the community for these individuals who are eligible for Medicaid.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/20/2018)
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