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Committee hears HEART waiver reentry plan and Medicaid reporting requirements
Summary
DPHHS and BHDD staff described the HEART waiver's reentry services for incarcerated individuals and the department's reporting framework for HEART metrics to CMS.
DPHHS officials told the House Appropriations subcommittee the HEART waiver adds reentry services and other targeted supports under Medicaid for incarcerated individuals and that the department has submitted a reentry implementation plan to CMS.
Why it matters: the HEART waiver allows certain incarcerated people to apply for Medicaid and access a limited set of reentry services before release, which DPHHS officials said aims to reduce gaps in care and improve linkage to community services.
What presenters said: Megan Peel, BHDD administrator,…
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