An Act to Reduce Recidivism by Improving Access to Benefits for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities upon Release from Incarceration

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Commentary on Article IX

The changes in Medicaid procedures described in the model law will not necessarily require amendments to the state’s Medicaid plan. Much depends on the level of detail in the existing state plan. Upon enactment of the law, Medicaid officials should review the existing state plan and make any adjustments they find necessary.