Square One Project Predicts That Striking Down Affordable Care Act Will Raise Incarceration Rates

A new report issued by the Square One Project of Columbia University predicts that if the Supreme Court strikes down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) when it rules on California v. Texas, an unintended outcome will be higher incarceration rates because the ACA Medicaid expansion will be terminated. Without access to Medicaid, formerly incarcerated individuals will be left uninsured and unable to obtain health care services needed to manage chronic health conditions, such as mental illness or addiction disorder. The Supreme Court heard arguments on California v. Texas on November 10, 2020. A ruling is expected in . . .