S 1720 · in committee · major

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

What this bill does

Allows states to provide Medicaid benefits to people held in custody awaiting trial.
Affects pretrial detainees who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid coverage.
States can apply for planning grants to implement these healthcare benefits.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How might providing Medicaid coverage to pretrial detainees affect state budgets and existing healthcare resources?
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What evidence supports the claim that continuity of Medicaid care improves health outcomes for people awaiting trial?
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Which groups would benefit most from this policy, and who might face reduced access to services if states redirect resources?

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