118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1165 — Reentry Act of 2023

“A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release.”

Health

Introduced Apr 17, 2023

Last action Apr 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 17, 2023

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Referred

Apr 17, 2023

Finance

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill allows for Medicaid payment of medical services furnished to an incarcerated individual during the 30-day period preceding the individual's release. The Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to the accessibility and quality of health care for incarcerated individuals, including the impact of the bill's changes.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 17, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Apr 17, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.