For Criminal Justice and Health Agencies
Resources for criminal justice and health agencies to assist their clients with better access to care.
Stories: Connecting Justice to Health
Hear what’s working from justice involved people and the professionals who serve them.
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State Strategies for Establishing Connections to Health Care for Justice Involved Populations: The Central Role of Medicaid
The Commonwealth Fund
This issue brief discusses how Medicaid expansion has led to greater enrollment in health care coverage for justice involved people. Challenges still exist for ensuring that people are able to access health care services once they are in community. Successful examples are provided from a handful of state’s that are working to improve both coverage and care.
Mass Incarceration Threatens Health Equity in America
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Mass incarceration disproportionately impacts lower-income communities, communities of color and people with disabilities. This study looks at the impact of incarceration on one’s health status including post-release and the impact incarceration is having on children of incarcerated parents. Policy and practice recommendations are provided as to what can be done to help improve health outcomes and equity for this largely overlooked population.
Colorado Officials Say Obamacare Critical to Criminal Justice Reform
Real Vail
Colorado is at the forefront of ensuring people involved in the justice system are getting enrolled in Medicaid and accessing care. In order to pivot away from the overuse of the criminal justice system, access to healthcare coverage and care is essential.
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Quick Fact
Over 120,000 individuals are currently involved in the criminal justice system in Colorado. It is estimated 70% of them will be eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program).
