[VIRTUAL] Expanding Medicaid and CHIP's Role in Corrections

Expanding Medicaid and CHIP's Role in Corrections: Implementing Section 5121 New Continuity of Care Requirements for Youth and Young Adults

Starting in January, Section 5121 requires Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover some services provided in correctional facilities to youth and young adults immediately before and after they are released. These requirements were included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with a goal of improving the health and safety of youth and young adults leaving correctional facilities. Implementation will require active partnership between correctional facilities and state Medicaid programs.

On November 25, 2024 at 3pm ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance's National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) is hosting a webinar to demystify these new policy changes. At this webinar, the audience will hear from experts at the Health and Reentry Project (HARP) about the new requirements and learn about next steps for implementation in jails and prisons. They will also hear insights on initial policy implementation from a panel of leaders in the criminal justice field and receive information about new resources HARP and BJA are publishing to support implementation. 

Please share this invitation with anyone who may be interested in joining!