S 1720

Due Process Continuity of Care Act

Summary

Due Process Continuity of Care Act This bill allows an otherwise eligible individual who is in custody pending disposition of charges (i.e., pretrial detainees) to receive Medicaid benefits at the option of the state. The bill also provides for state planning grants to support the provision of such benefits.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]
Cosponsors
5
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-05-12
Latest action
2025-05-12: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-05-12: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2025-05-12: Introduced in Senate