Seven More States Approved For Medicaid Corrections Reentry Services

During July 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved seven states for demonstrations that will allow them to provide Medicaid covered services to Medicaid-eligible inmates prior to release to the community. The seven states are Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont. CMS previously approved similar programs in four states: California, Massachusetts, Montana, and Washington.

The services in each demonstration begin before the inmate is released, and are intended to be part of reentry planning to create a seamless transition from incarceration to the community. A key goal is to avoid gaps in . . .