DistilINFO HealthPlan<\/a> and stay ahead with updates. Join our community today!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFAQs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nQ1: What is the Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity waiver?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A1: The Medicaid Reentry Section 1115 Demonstration Opportunity waiver allows states to provide Medicaid and CHIP coverage to incarcerated individuals up to 90 days before their release.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Q2: Which states have implemented these waivers?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A2: As of now, Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont have implemented these waivers. Massachusetts has also approved a related demonstration for extended coverage post-release.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Q3: How will these waivers benefit incarcerated individuals?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A3: These waivers ensure that incarcerated individuals have continuous access to medical treatments and support services, improving their health outcomes and reducing the risk of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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