Medicaid policies and practices in US state prison systems.
Am J Public Health
; 104(3): 418-20, 2014 Mar.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24432881
ABSTRACT
Medicaid is an important source of health care coverage for prison-involved populations. From 2011 to 2012, we surveyed state prison system (SPS) policies affecting Medicaid enrollment during incarceration and upon release; 42 of 50 SPSs participated. Upon incarceration, Medicaid benefits were suspended in 9 (21.4%) SPSs and terminated in 28 (66.7%); 27 (64.3%) SPSs screened prisoners for potential Medicaid eligibility. Although many states supported Medicaid enrollment upon release, several did not. We have considered implications for Medicaid expansion.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prisões
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Política Organizacional
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Medicaid
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article