North Carolina prison system enrolling people in Medicaid before their release.

The North Carolina prison system is now enrolling individuals in Medicaid before their release, providing them with health insurance coverage and access to medical care. This is due to the state's Medicaid expansion, which allows low-income individuals, including those who have been incarcerated, to qualify for coverage. Previously, many people leaving prison faced challenges in receiving necessary medical care due to being uninsured or uninsurable. The expansion of Medicaid eligibility is seen as a positive development in improving healthcare access for justice-involved individuals. [Extracted from the article]