Ensure continuity of care to those entering and leaving the criminal justice system by providing treatment and ensuring links to services for those coming out of incarceration
Sponsored by:
Idaho Department of Correction
Idaho Supreme Court
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Project Documentation
- Team Charter
- Project Scope of Work
- Implementation Team
Project Scope of Work and Status
Updated July 1, 2025
This is the narrative section that will be reported to the IBHC quarterly.
Enhance and expand peer recovery support services
Action Plan
| Objective | Milestone | Metric | Due Date | Lead | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure funding for one Recovery Coach per Judicial District and to support recovery coach training. | Request county funding | Funding secured for each judicial district for at least one full-time recovery coach | 8/31/2027 | Katie Morris | Funding secured in 4 of 7 judicial districts |
| Develop oversight for the nine recovery centers throughout the State, to include accountability and leadership development for sustainability and continuity. | Develop and approve guidelines for the recovery centers | Guidelines adopted by all recovery centers | 6//30/2026 | Nancy Espeseth | Guidelines written and adopted by 3 of 10 recovery centers |
| Establish oversight board for recovery centers | Oversight board appointed and rules adopted | 10/01/2027 | Nancy Espeseth | Recruiting leadership for board |
Funding for independent assessors and other resources for IDOC and IDJC inmates preparing for release
Action Plan
| Objective | Milestone | Metric | Due Date | Lead | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure 1115 waiver funding through Medicaid for services in a correctional setting. | Statutory authority to pursue via legislative approval | 4/30/2026 | Matt Wimmer | Complete | |
| Submit amendment request to CMS | 12/1/2026 | Matt Wimmer | Complete | ||
| CMS approval of 1115 by July 2027 | 7/31/2027 | Matt Wimmer | Waiting for approval | ||
| Full implementation of CAA 5121 (mandatory) & 5122 (voluntary) federal law – pre-adjudication services for incarcerated persons (both juvenile and adult up to age 21, former foster kids up to 26 – via the Medicaid EPSDT process). | Legislative approval for state plan amendment in early 2026. | 3/15/2026 | Matt Wimmer | Complete | |
| Execute contracts for Medicaid providers with IDJC/IDOC/others, exemption from purchasing, etc. to facilitate their immediate involvement in and reimbursement for post-release services in 2026 | Signed contracts by 6/30/2026 | 7/31/2026 | Matt Wimmer | ||
| IDJC community-based alternative services (CBAS) – post-release, probation services, up to 90 days of funding. Focus on MH/BH, equine therapy, multi-systemic therapy, etc. Preventive intent, $1M annual budget (general funds) | Post-Release Services | Matt Wimmer | |||
| Probation Services | Matt Wimmer | ||||
| Prevention-focused therapy services | Matt Wimmer | ||||
| Main funding streams: gap funding for diversion/probation screening for MH/SUD needs, additional funding application for additional services. | Work with Magellan on PA/EPSDT process | Signed agreement with Magellan to provide services | 06/29/2026 | Matt Wimmer | |
| Designate $3M in general funds byRedirect residential funds at $400/day to diversion/probation screening | Fiscal approval for redirecting funds | 6/29/2026 | Matt Wimmer |