Improving Access to Health Coverage for Transitional Youth
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Summary
NASHP produced this report and webinar to help states provide Medicaid and SCHIP coverage to youth involved with or exiting foster care and juvenile justice systems. The report focuses on simplifying enrollment, enhancing retention through transitions, and integrating services with partners. The webinar slides present the report findings in brief and highlight programs in New Mexico and Washington that focus on the juvenile justice system and youths released from incarceration.
Types/Tools
Populations
Sources
National Academy for State Health Policy
Programs/Initiatives
juvenile justice; foster care; outreach; Ribicoff; Chafee; 1115 waiver; SCHIP
Contact
Sonya
Schwartz
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sschwartz@nashp.org
Phone
202-903-0101