Due Process Continuity of Care Act

This bill expands Medicaid coverage to people in jail awaiting trial or court proceedings, allowing states to provide medical benefits during pretrial detention. It amends federal law to remove a barrier preventing Medicaid access for incarcerated individuals while their cases are pending. States receiving $50 million in planning grants must develop strategies to recruit healthcare providers, assess inmate health needs, and build infrastructure for seamless care transitions. The policy directly affects individuals in local jails awaiting court dates who qualify for Medicaid under state programs.