Fund application and enrollment for incarcerated individuals
Biennium
2018-2020
Budget Round
Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number
307 #4s
Description
This amendment provides $372,043 from the general fund and $2.4 million in federal funds the first year and $527,793 general fund and $1.4 million from the nongeneral fund the second year to fund costs at the Department of Medical Assistance Services associated with streamlining Medicaid enrollment and application process for Medicaid-eligible adult and juvenile inmates pursuant to House Bill 2183 (2017) study recommendations. These measures are expected to: (i) save state money on managed care contracts by identifying inmates upon incarceration; (ii) automate data exchange between the Department of Medical Assistance Services, the Compensation Board, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice; (iii) centralize inmate medical applications; and (iv) allow for seamless enrollment upon re-entry.