Medical Assistance Reentry Program

Act 176 of 1929, § 1608-T, under THE FISCAL CODE.

Act 176 of 1929, § 1608-T

Section 1608-T. Medical Assistance Reentry Program.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject to Federal approval and contingent on funding being appropriated for this purpose, beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services is authorized to establish a reentry program under the medical assistance program for recipients who are incarcerated in a participating correctional institution. The reentry program shall, at a minimum, provide eligible recipients access to substance use disorder treatment and case management services prior to release from a participating correctional institution.

(1608-T added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)