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HR 4583 United States House · 117th Congress

Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act

Summary
Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act This bill expands certain requirements relating to the eligibility of inmates of public institutions for Medicaid. Currently, state Medicaid programs (1) may suspend, but not terminate, a juvenile's Medicaid eligibility while the juvenile is an inmate; and (2) must restore coverage or determine a juvenile's eligibility, as applicable, upon the juvenile's release. The bill extends these provisions to all inmates of public institutions, regardless of age.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends Medicaid eligibility post-release to all inmates, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - core criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid eligibility continuity for all inmates post-release, preventing coverage gaps in healthcare access and aligning with healthcare support indicators.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 20, 2021 Last action Jul 21, 2021
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Jul 21, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jul 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jul 20, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
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VA
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