CMS Approves First-in-Nation Justice-Involved Re-Entry Section 1115 Demonstration

On January 26, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved California’s request to provide a targeted set of Medicaid services to youth and adults in state prisons, county jails, and youth correctional facilities for up to 90 days prior to release. This blog examines the specifics of the request and discusses the topic of providing justice-involved individuals with access to medical care via Medicaid.