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HB 1470 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Medicaid coverage for incarcerated individuals.

Summary
Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to, not later than October 1, 2025, apply for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide prerelease services to certain incarcerated individuals beginning 90 days before the individual is released.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides Medicaid-funded prerelease services to reduce recidivism and support reintegration, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage continuity for incarcerated individuals pre-release, ensuring healthcare access during transition to community care.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Gregory Porter
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