NASHP Publishes Guide on State Reentry Coordination Between Supervision and Health Services
The National Academy for State Health Policy released guidance on aligning community supervision agencies with health service providers to support individuals reentering communities after incarceration. The resource outlines coordination strategies states can use to reduce recidivism and improve public safety through integrated health and supervision services. Many states are expanding Medicaid eligibility for justice-involved populations, making coordination between correctional agencies and managed care plans increasingly important. The guidance addresses how states can structure partnerships between probation/parole agencies and health plans to ensure continuity of behavioral health, substance use treatment, and primary care services during reentry.
Medicaid managed care organizations increasingly serve justice-involved populations under Section 1115 waivers and reentry initiatives, requiring operational coordination with community supervision agencies to manage behavioral health needs, reduce emergency department utilization, and meet contractual quality metrics for this high-risk population.
Behavioral Health · Managed Care
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