June 1, 2023
Utilizing Medicaid 1115 Demonstrations to Navigate the Barriers of the Inmate Exclusion Policy and Improve Care Transitions for Justice-Involved Populations
How can states improve care transitions for justice-involved individuals?
Community reentry demonstrations provide a partial waiver of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (i.e., MIEP) and authorize federal Medicaid funding for pre-release services provided to incarcerated individuals. States can fund initiatives such as comprehensive Medicaid outreach and enrollment prior to release, enhanced case management surrounding the transition period and behavioral health linkages with community providers (CMS State Medicaid Director Letter on Community Reentry, April 17, 2023). These services are typically targeted to at-risk groups, including individuals with behavioral health needs and those with chronic physical health conditions.
How can A&M Help States Navigate the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy?
- Robust project management skills to oversee the complex waiver application, implementation and compliance processes
- Prosci-certified change management leaders experienced in guiding system-wide transformation across agencies and stakeholders
- Deep understanding of stakeholder engagement best practices, supported by training in person-centered approaches
- Blend of policy, data and finance expertise that inform all analysis and guidance provided to states to achieve programmatic goals
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