CMS Approves New Health Funding Demonstrations in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Nevada
What happened
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services formally approved Louisiana’s 1115 Reentry Demonstration on October 9, 2026. This authorization allows Louisiana to receive Federal Financial Participation for providing Medicaid pre-release services to eligible incarcerated individuals. Minnesota and Nevada also received new demonstration approvals as part of this national initiative.
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Why it matters
The waiver positions Louisiana to provide both Medicaid-required and state-defined coverage for specific services during the 60 days prior to release. This removes gaps in care created by the existing inmate exclusion and strengthens continuity of care for returning individuals.
Louisiana state participates in a federal health funding program through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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