NY A01008

Individuals released from state or local correctional facilities are presumed eligible for Medicaid starting on their release date, with presumptive eligibility lasting until a formal eligibility determination is made or 60 days after release if no application is filed

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision must enroll incarcerated individuals in Medicaid prior to release, reinstate coverage for those who maintained eligibility during incarceration, and provide enrollment documents upon release

Local correctional facilities must take steps to enroll individuals in Medicaid where practicable, and if unable to complete applications before release, must assist with presumptive eligibility requirements

If an individual is ineligible for Medicaid, correctional facilities must make diligent efforts to identify and help enroll them in other medical insurance programs they may qualify for

Local correctional facilities must report annually on the number of incarcerated individuals enrolled in medical assistance programs, with the first report due by December 31, 2026; the act takes effect 180 days after becoming law