Reinstatement of Enrollment for Medicaid Eligibility of Disadvantaged Youth (REMEDY) Act

The Reinstatement of Enrollment for Medicaid Eligibility of Disadvantaged Youth (REMEDY) Act would require states to automatically restore Medicaid or State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) coverage for eligible youth immediately upon their release from a public institution, such as a juvenile detention center. Under current laws, health coverage is typically terminated when a person is incarcerated, often requiring a lengthy re-application process upon release. This bill aims to eliminate that gap in coverage, ensuring that young people have immediate access to medical and mental health services as they transition back into their communities.