How States Can Leverage Medicaid to Reduce Recidivism and Improve Health Outcomes

Hosted by The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference Committees on Health & Human Services and Corrections & Public Safety

As states face rising health care costs and evolving federal requirements, Medicaid is emerging as a key tool to support successful reentry for people after incarceration. This webinar will explore how states can use Medicaid to: 

• Implement new Section 1115 reentry waivers to improve health and reduce recidivism 

• Use Medicaid and justice system data to identify individuals who frequently cycle through jails, hospitals, and shelters—and find better ways to support them 

• Use Medicaid to improve access to recidivism reduction services with youth involved in the justice system  

 This webinar is intended for legislators and state health and corrections leaders.  

 Speakers 

• Alex Ruth, Deputy Program Director, Health Policy, CSG Justice Center 

• Stephanie Ueberall, Deputy Program Director, Corrections and Reentry, CSG Justice Center 

• Illinois Rep. Anna Moeller

• South Dakota Rep. Taylor Rehfeldt

• Iowa Rep. Brett Barker