Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lawmakers press DOC and Wellpath on medication continuity and Medicaid barriers at release
Summary
DOC and Wellpath staff told the committee that while most people leaving custody receive prescriptions or vouchers for an initial supply, challenges remain arranging community appointments, Medicaid re-enrollment and providing MAT continuity; committee discussed injectables to reduce immediate post-release overdose risk.
Legislators pressed DOC and Wellpath officials on Nov. 21 about whether people leaving detention consistently receive medications and a reliable bridge to community care.
Isaac Deo, policy director for DOC, and Wellpath medical staff described steps the department and its contractor take: for people on regular prescriptions, individuals may leave with up to a 28‑day supply and a prescription; Wellpath provides a voucher to cover the initial 30‑day pharmacy fill for many patients. DOC/Wellpath staff said they attempt to schedule intake…
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
