incarcerated people

The Trump administration announced stricter financial oversight for Medicaid demonstration waivers, requiring certification from the CMS chief actuary to ensure programs do not increase federal spending. Starting January 1, 2024, states must provide detailed spending analyses and align applications with Medicaid statute objectives, reversing prior policies that expanded waiver flexibility.

The Trump administration announced stricter financial oversight for state Medicaid demonstration waivers, requiring certification from the CMS chief actuary to ensure budget neutrality. States must now provide more spending analyses and documentation, with applications denied if they increase federal spending or deviate from projected costs.

California prisons are using inmates to raise service dogs as a form of rehabilitation, aiming to aid reintegration into communities. The Prison Policy Initiative highlights that 96% of incarcerated people will return to society, prompting such programs.