AHCCCS has received federal approval to give incarcerated people a much-needed boost while they transition back into their communities by offering a so-called reentry benefits package.
The goal is to trigger a domino effect that bolsters community safety, improves health outcomes and reduces reincarceration rates.
It’s called a pre-release package and offers coverage for services like case management, doctor visits, medication-assisted substance use treatment or 30-day supplies of other medications…