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Medicaid
Closing Argument
June 8
Why Some States are Trying to Get People Medicaid Before They Leave Prison
People leaving prisons and jails are at greater risk of illness and death, but for years they couldn’t use the government health insurance program.
By
Beth Schwartzapfel
Feature
December 6, 2016
Out of Prison, Uncovered
Medicaid for ex-prisoners saves money and lives, but millions are released without it.
By
Beth Schwartzapfel
and
Jay Hancock