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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Medicaid’s Evolving Role in Advancing the Health of People Involved in the Justice System
The Commonwealth Fund
Access to healthcare coverage has improved for justice involved people in particular in states where Medicaid has been expanded. There are still gaps in connecting people to care upon release. This article explores potential federal policy fixes and Medicaid waivers that could improve access to care in a timely manner for individuals being released from prison and/or jail.
Prison and Jail Reentry and Health
Health Affairs
People reentering communities after incarceration are sicker than the general population and face barriers to accessing health care and other supports. Along with criminal justice reform, policy makers must work to improve evidence-based reentry programming that supports healthy people and communities..
Understanding Health Reform as Justice Reform: Medicaid, Care Coordination and Community Supervision
The Square One Project
This paper highlights the potential impact Medicaid and improved access to healthcare services can have on reforming the overuse of the criminal justice system and improving health outcomes for justice involved people.
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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).
