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S 1821 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Humane Correctional Health Care Act

Summary
Humane Correctional Health Care Act This bill allows states to cover inmates of public institutions under Medicaid. The Government Accountability Office must report on specified information relating to the health of inmates and the effects of Medicaid coverage.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows Medicaid coverage for inmates, improving health care access in corrections - aligns with reform goals of rehabilitation and humane treatment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage to inmates in public institutions, advancing public health program access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
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Introduced May 25, 2021 Last action May 25, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 25, 2021
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Cory A. Booker
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