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Criminal Justice – Continuum of Care

Ensure continuity of care for those entering and leaving the criminal justice system by providing treatment and ensuring links to services for those coming out of incarceration.

Project Documentation

Project Charter

Project Scope of Work

Implementation Team

Project Action Items

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Enhance and expand peer recovery support services

Funding for independent assessors and other resources for IDOC and IDJC reentry

Statutory authority to pursue via legislative approval in 2026 – Due April 1, 2026

Submit amendment request to CMS  – Due December 2026

CNS approval of 1115 – Due July 2027

Implementation of reimbursement by December 2027

Legislative approval for state plan amendment in early 2026

Executive 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

Expand use of MAT/MOUD across the system

Multi-agency partnership for screening, court processes, case management, alternative placements, and PV options (non-incarceration)

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