Monday, March 10, 2014

Prisoner Sign-Ups Under the Affordable Care Act

Little-Known Health Act Fact:  Prison Inmates Are Signing Up by Erica Goode.  The New York Times.  March 9, 2014.

Since prisoners have a "disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases, especially mental illness and addictive disorders," coverage can benefit prisoners while in prison and when they are released.  State and local governments are finding that they can save money for health care by enrolling prisoners.

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