Humane Correctional Health Care Act

This bill repeals the exclusion preventing incarcerated individuals under 65 from receiving Medicaid or CHIP healthcare coverage while in prison. It directly affects people in state and federal correctional facilities by allowing them to access healthcare coverage through state Medicaid programs starting January 1, 2024. Key provisions include amending the Social Security Act to remove the coverage barrier and requiring annual reports from the Comptroller General on healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for incarcerated people. The reports will track metrics like specialty care access, recidivism impact, and post-release healthcare enrollment.