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John,
If someone relies on Medicaid for their care — like 72 million people in
the U.S. do — their coverage can be cut off the moment they’re
incarcerated.
Not after conviction.
Not after sentencing.
Immediately.
Why? Because of an outdated federal law called the Medicaid Inmate
Exclusion Policy (MIEP). This devastating loophole in our criminal legal
system is causing real damage to the health and safety of those locked
away awaiting trial — individuals who have not been convicted of a crime,
yet remain incarcerated primarily because they cannot afford bail.
Typically, people who cannot afford bail are also covered by Medicaid.
[ [link removed] ]This Disability Pride Month, we’re asking our members to rally behind
the Due Process Continuity of Care Act — a bill that would finally end
MIEP and guarantee healthcare access to those awaiting trial.
Right now, this policy allows the government to terminate Medicaid access
as soon as someone is booked into jail — even if they haven’t been
convicted of anything. And since nearly a third of all people who enter
the criminal justice system are enrolled in Medicaid before incarceration
and nearly 40% of state and federal prisoners report having a disability,
that community is particularly affected by this misguided policy. They
risk losing their health care at a moment when they are sure to need it
most. This isn’t just wrong — it’s cruel.
[ [link removed] ]Tell Congress: no one awaiting trial should be denied health care,
especially our most vulnerable communities. Sign the petition and send a
message.
This is about fairness, dignity, and justice. Many people in pretrial
detention come from low-income communities, including disabled individuals
and those with mental health conditions. These folks rely on Medicaid for
their care and risk losing it simply because they can’t afford bail.
A bill like this could ultimately save lives. [ [link removed] ]Sign the petition and
tell your lawmakers to act now and end this unfair coverage gap.
This loophole is a denial of justice. It’s time to end it.
[ [link removed] ]Sign the Petition
In solidarity,
— Dream.Org
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