To Facilitate successful re-entry for individuals transitioning from incarceration to their communities (SHO 16-007)
The purpose of this letter and its attachment is to provide guidance on facilitating access to
covered Medicaid services for eligible individuals prior to and after a stay in a correctional
institution. This State Health Official Letter with attached Questions and Answers (Qs & As)
describes how states can better facilitate access to Medicaid services for individuals
transitioning from incarceration to their communities.
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 28, 2016
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