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ENROLLING JUSTICE INVOLVED POPULATIONS: POLICY IMPLICATIONS LINDSAY NELSON KENTUCKY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION
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JUSTICE INVOLVED POPULATIONS Special Enrollment Period upon release No one was focused on outreach and enrollment with these groups Large potential impact
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JUSTICE INVOLVED POPULATIONS High rates of incarceration for drug charges
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JUSTICE INVOLVED POPULATIONS High rates of inmates with mental health problems High co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders With insurance: Diverted to treatment prior to arrest Access to services immediately upon release
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Source: National Institute of Corrections Outreach and enrollment efforts In select jails upon discharge State DOC integrating kynect into their reentry classes Probation and parole Federal Prisons Halfway houses
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MEDICAID TERMINATION Termination vs Suspension of Medicaid Educate stakeholders Presentations Fact sheet Face-to-face discussions Develop champions Used examples from other states Isolate policy that needed to be changed Suspension coming in January 2016 (or earlier)!!
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Lindsay Nelson Coordinator of Community Development and Outreach Kentucky Primary Care Association Lindsay@kypca.net 502-227-4379
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