How will the enrollment process work for an individual leaving jail?
For an individual leaving jail, they would likely have a transition manager (or another designated jail employee) to make sure they complete a Medicaid application within seven days of release. The individual, either on their own or accompanied by a transition manager (or another designated jail employee) can then go to their local Department of Mental Hygiene to receive a Medication Grant Card. A Medication Grant enrollment form and a form indicating that the person qualifies for the Medication Grant Program must also be provided to the county. In larger metropolitan jails, an individual working with a transition manager (or designated jail employee) can fax their Medication Grant enrollment form to the local Department of Mental Hygiene before release. Once an individual receives a Medication Grant card, they can present that card at any one of over 3800 pharmacies across New York State.
