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Stalking Prevetion, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)

SPARC is a federally funded project providing education and resources about the crime of stalking. SPARC aims to enhance the response to stalking by educating the professionals tasked with keeping stalking victims safe and holding offenders accountable. SPARC ensures that allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking.

Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for DOCs

Jan 2, 2025

In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

Section 5121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 FAQs for Jails

Jan 2, 2025

In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

Section 5121 Brief Operational Checklist for Post-Adjudicated Youth

Jan 2, 2025

In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

Getting Ready Key Elements for the Implementation of Section 5121

Jan 2, 2025

In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress authorized Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to cover certain services provided to Medicaid-eligible youth and young adults in correctional facilities. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, Medicaid and CHIP will cover screening and diagnostic services and targeted case management services for eligible, post-adjudicated youth and young adults.

Expanding Medicaid and CHIP's Role in Corrections: Implementing Section 5121

Dec 2, 2024

Starting in January 2025, Section 5121 requires Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program to cover some services provided in correctional facilities to youth and young adults immediately before and after they are released. These requirements were included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with a goal of improving the health and safety of youth and young adults leaving correctional facilities. Implementation will require active partnership between correctional facilities and state Medicaid programs.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Training and Technical Assistance Program

The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) at the Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) provides a comprehensive array of services, support, resources, and strategies to PDMPs, federal partners, and other stakeholders to further the efforts and effectiveness of PDMPs in combating the misuse, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs.

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