Medicaid Policies and Practices in US State Prison Systems

作者:Rosen David L*; Dumont Dora M; Cislo Andrew M; Brockmann Bradley W; Traver Amy; Rich Josiah D
来源:American Journal of Public Health, 2014, 104(3): 418-+.
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301563

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2014-3