Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act

This bill would let people who are held in jail or custody while waiting for their criminal charges to be resolved keep receiving health benefits through Medicaid, Medicare, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It would also require the Department of Veterans Affairs to change its rules so that veterans in custody pending disposition of charges remain eligible for VA health care. For CHIP, it would also allow certain screenings, referrals, and case management services for children during the 30 days before release. Most changes would take effect at the start of the first calendar quarter beginning more than 60 days after the bill becomes law, while the VA change would take effect immediately.

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Sponsors

• Edward J. Markey Democrat sponsor
• 6 cosponsors