The Crisis of Care Gaps in Correctional Health

Drug overdose is the leading cause of death post-release. Without access to care or coverage, too many justice-involved individuals are released into their communities without the support they need to survive—let alone thrive.

With CMS Section 1115 waivers, states are stepping up to close these gaps. These waivers expand care before release and create a critical bridge to successful reintegration.

Coordinated, Whole-Person Care for Safer Communities

Acentra Health’s Carceral Care model provides physical, behavioral, and social care to incarcerated individuals and those reentering their communities.

From Medicaid enrollment to care planning and treatment access, we bridge systems by working closely with correctional institutions, state agencies, and providers to deliver clinically led, person-centered care.

Solutions That Deliver on Medicaid Re-entry Goals

We help states meet CMS waiver objectives while ensuring justice-involved individuals receive the care and support they need to thrive. Our approach improves outcomes at every stage—from pre-release to long-term reentry—by addressing the whole person, not just their diagnosis.

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Continuity of Care from Intake to Re-entry

Seamless care coordination throughout incarceration and into community life.

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Reduced Recidivism Through Whole-Person Support

We address the root causes of reoffending—health, behavior, and social drivers.

Empowered Staff and Safer Environments

We train frontline staff to support justice-involved populations with empathy and effectiveness.

Targeted Carceral Care Services Across Every Transition Phase

Pre-Release Services

Focused on identifying needs, building trust, and preparing for successful reentry.

  • Comprehensive risk and needs assessments
  • Individualized care plans
  • Medicaid eligibility and enrollment coordination
  • Medication reconciliation and discharge prescriptions
  • Warm handoffs to community care teams
  • Reentry education and health literacy support

Reentry Services

Bridging the critical 30-day window post-release to ensure stability.

  • Appointment and transportation coordination
  • Linkage to primary care, MAT, and case management
  • Housing, employment, and social services connections
  • Mobile and telehealth-based health interventions
  • Peer and community navigator support

Post-Release Services

Supporting long-term stabilization and success in the community.

  • Ongoing care coordination with Medicaid and providers
  • Medication adherence and health monitoring
  • Crisis response for behavioral health and SUD needs
  • Social support connections (employment, housing, education)
  • Outcome tracking to inform program improvement and state reporting.
Pre-Release Services

Pre-Release Services

Focused on identifying needs, building trust, and preparing for successful reentry.

  • Comprehensive risk and needs assessments
  • Individualized care plans
  • Medicaid eligibility and enrollment coordination
  • Medication reconciliation and discharge prescriptions
  • Warm handoffs to community care teams
  • Reentry education and health literacy support
Reentry Services

Reentry Services

Bridging the critical 30-day window post-release to ensure stability.

  • Appointment and transportation coordination
  • Linkage to primary care, MAT, and case management
  • Housing, employment, and social services connections
  • Mobile and telehealth-based health interventions
  • Peer and community navigator support
Post-Release Services

Post-Release Services

Supporting long-term stabilization and success in the community.

  • Ongoing care coordination with Medicaid and providers
  • Medication adherence and health monitoring
  • Crisis response for behavioral health and SUD needs
  • Social support connections (employment, housing, education)
  • Outcome tracking to inform program improvement and state reporting.
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“This is the single most important health policy reform for justice-involved populations in decades.”

— Health and Reentry Project

The Policy Shift Is Here.
Acentra Health Is Ready.

Medicaid reentry is no longer an idea—it’s a movement.

When you partner with Acentra Health to operationalize CMS Section 1115 waivers, you’re making a bold commitment to close the care gap for justice-involved individuals. Together, we’ll advance health equity, improve reentry outcomes, and deliver on your state’s policy goals—creating a pathway to safer communities and second chances.

Why States Choose Acentra Health

Together, states rely on us to build second chances.

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Deep expertise in Medicaid, behavioral health, and justice systems

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Strong track record of cross-agency collaboration

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Proven success in improving outcomes and reducing recidivism

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Culturally competent, person-centered care delivery

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Let’s Build a Healthier Reentry System—Together.

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Let’s Build a Healthier Reentry System—Together.