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Smith County OKs MOU with Health Plan Freedom to Enroll Qualifying Pretrial Detainees in Federal Insurance Program
Summary
The Smith County Commissioners Court approved a memorandum of understanding with Health Plan Freedom, Inc. to help pretrial detainees enroll in a federal insurance program, which county officials said could reduce inmate medical costs; commissioners asked about scope and federal legislation.
The Smith County Commissioners Court voted July 1 to approve a memorandum of understanding with Health Plan Freedom, Inc. to help pretrial detainees enroll in a federal insurance program, officials said.
County Judge opened the agenda item requesting approval of the memorandum of understanding between Health Plan Freedom, Inc. (HPF) and Smith County and asked for a motion and second. Commissioner Drury moved to approve the MOU; Commissioner Harrold seconded. The motion passed after an oral vote in open session.
The agreement, as described by…
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