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DCYF describes Medicaid 'reentry targeted case management' to cover 90 days before and after release
Summary
Ted Ryle, director of medical and behavioral health for Juvenile Rehabilitation (DCYF), said a new Medicaid service — reentry targeted case management — began activating coverage March 1 for young people preparing for June releases. The service covers 90 days pre-release and 90 days post-release and will use psychiatric social workers, managed care organizations and peer supports to coordinate care.
The Department of Children, Youth & Families provided a detailed update on a new Medicaid-backed reentry initiative that aims to strengthen continuity of medical and behavioral health care for youth leaving secure juvenile facilities.
"We started activating coverage on March 1 for young people preparing for release on June 1," said Ted Ryle, director of medical and behavioral health for Juvenile Rehabilitation, describing the roll-out. The new Medicaid service…
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