Provision of Medicaid and CHIP Services for Youth Involved in the Justice System and Upon Reentry

On July 23, 2024 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a letter to State Health Officials addressing the statutory requirements in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 regarding the availability of certain state plan services for incarcerated youth in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and modification of CHIP eligibility requirements for children who become incarcerated in juvenile or adult corrections systems. 

During this webinar, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership and subject matter experts will discuss how this opportunity will help advance health equity and build healthier and safer communities.

Speakers:

• Jesse Cross-Call, Director of External Affairs, HHS
• Dan Tsai, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services
• Melissa Harris, Deputy Director, Medicaid Benefits & Health Programs Group, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services
• Brent Cohen, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, DOJ
• Liz Ryan, Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, DOJ