GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION

Individuals under supervision have a higher prevalence of behavioral health disorders and chronic and infectious diseases than the general population .

Suspending , rather than terminating , an individuals ' Medicaid eligibility during incarceration helps facilitate coverage upon parole .

Policymakers are working to connect individuals under supervision to coverage as a way to increase access to needed health services , decrease admissions to hospitals and emergency rooms , and reduce recidivism .

For additional information on Reentry Services , please contact reentryservicesInfo @ dcs . ga . gov .

For additional information on housing , please contact housing @ dcs . ga . gov .

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