CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster has reintroduced a bill to repeal a provision that strips health coverage for Medicaid enrollees who are involved in the criminal justice system.

Kuster says the bill would increase their access to quality coverage and care needed to help them successfully return to their communities, including treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, and save state and taxpayer dollars.

She is touring the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women in Concord this week for a discussion with Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks and staff to discuss mental health and substance misuse care for inmates and released individuals.

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