新的法律寻求通过筛查和支持,加强出狱青年的医疗保健。 New law seeks to enhance healthcare for young people exiting prison with screenings and support.

一项新的联邦法律旨在改善出狱青年获得医疗保健的机会,在出狱前30天或出狱后30天,向符合医疗援助计划或CHIP资格的青年提供医疗和牙科检查,并在释放后30天继续提供案件管理服务。 A new federal law aims to improve healthcare access for young people leaving prison by providing medical and dental screenings to Medicaid or CHIP-eligible youths 30 days before or after they leave a correctional facility, and continuing case management services for 30 days post-release. 该法自2023年1月1日起生效,适用于21岁以下的青少年,或被寄养的26岁以下的青少年,旨在预防健康危机和减少再犯罪的可能性。 The law, effective since January 1, 2023, applies to youths up to age 21, or 26 for those in foster care, and is designed to prevent health crises and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. 由于需要改变管教设施的保健提供情况,实施可能需要时间。 Implementation may take time due to required changes in correctional facilities' healthcare provision.