RD263 - Report of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Medical Assistance Services as Directed by Item 388 J., 2013 Appropriation Act - September 6, 2013


Executive Summary:
Item 388 J of the 2013 Appropriation Act directed the Department of Corrections (DOC) to coordinate with the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) to establish procedures to enroll eligible inmates in Medicaid. The Item further requires DOC and DMAS to provide a report on the implementation of this initiative and the expected cost savings to the Commonwealth by October 1, 2013. This document is intended to satisfy this reporting requirement.