The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative (CFDA 16.812) to The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. The purpose of the award is to provide training and technical assistance to adult corrections facilities nationwide to help them successfully implement new and existing Medicaid and CHIP opportunities to improve access to and continuity of healthcare coverage and services for individuals re-entering communities after incarceration. The Goodnation Foundation, Inc. will develop field-wide resources and deliver direct, customized training and technical assistance virtually and in-person to support corrections agencies in understanding new policies, developing partnerships with state Medicaid programs and community healthcare providers, and effectively leveraging new healthcare coverage and funding to improve health and justice outcomes for the reentry population. The project period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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