Due Process Continuity of Care Act This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides funds for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentHealth care coverage and accessIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidPerformance measurementState and local government operations
Due Process Continuity of Care Act
USA117th CongressS-2697| Senate
| Updated: 8/10/2021
Due Process Continuity of Care Act This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides funds for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentHealth care coverage and accessIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidPerformance measurementState and local government operations