Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
DOC: Vermont approved for Section 1115 waiver to start Medicaid enrollment before release; rollout set for January 2026
Summary
Department of Corrections staff told the committee that a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver will allow people leaving custody to begin Medicaid coverage 90 days before release, automating enrollment and enabling access to health and reentry services; DOC said the launch depends on Medicaid IT upgrades.
The Department of Corrections told the Corrections & Institutions Committee that Vermont received federal approval for a Section 1115 waiver allowing Medicaid coverage to begin before release, and the department expects the program to start in January 2026.
Commissioner Ivana described the waiver as permitting enrollment in Medicaid during the 90‑day period prior to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
