HR 6636
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
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Bill overview
The Due Process Continuity of Care Act aims to ensure that individuals held in custody while awaiting trial can access Medicaid benefits. Specifically, it removes a previous restriction that prevented Medicaid coverage for those in jail or prison. The bill also provides funding to states to develop plans for implementing this change, focusing on increasing the number of healthcare providers who can treat this population and establishing a sustainable system for reimbursement.
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David J. Trone
Cosponsors
Abigail Davis Spanberger
Ann M. Kuster
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