In 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new guidance that grants states the opportunity to provide reimbursement for certain Medicaid services for up to 90 days before an individual is released from jail or prison.
This brief, developed by the Center for Health Care Strategies in partnership with the Council of State Governments Justice Center, outlines the basics of Medicaid and CHIP for corrections leaders, including details on the federal waiver and state plan amendment processes required to offer these services. The brief also discusses opportunities through the new CMS opportunity for alignment between state Medicaid and corrections agencies to improve outcomes for people involved in the justice system.
Medicaid Basics for Correctional Leaders and Agencies
Funder: Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance