Sen. Keyeski: Introduces bipartisan bill to lower state & local costs while improving health outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders

Madison – Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) recently introduced LRB-3519/1, a bipartisan bill that would offer a way to reduce state and local healthcare costs for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) who are already eligible for Medicaid and are incarcerated in state prisons or county jails. At the same time, LRB-3519/1 would enhance access to care after release for a population that is of...