The Medicaid Policy Red and Blue States Agree On
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Medicaid and Incarceration: State Strategies and Challenges
This chapter explores the diverse approaches states take towards Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals, examining examples from California, West Virginia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Arizona. It highlights the significance of healthcare access for this population, the financial implications of expanding Medicaid services, and the role of personal stories from former inmates in shaping effective policies. The discussion emphasizes the challenges faced during reintegration into society and the recent reforms under the Biden administration aimed at improving healthcare access for formerly incarcerated individuals.
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