Keys to Federal Benefits Access
| Key 1 Eligibility |
Identify individuals who may be eligible for SSI/SSDI and Medicaid early in the incarceration process. |
Recommendation
| C | Develop agreements with agencies overseeing benefits to notify corrections staff about applicants who previously received SSI/SSDI or Medicaid. |
Related Examples
The following examples illustrate how some jurisdictions have implemented this recommendation. By highlighting certain examples in this chart, however, the Justice Center is not promoting them as "best practices." They are simply efforts that involve partnerships, creative use of resources, or even longtime practices for other communities to consider
Related Background Information
The information highlighted here provides background information on terms, processes, and other items mentioned in the recommendation.