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HLTH INSRNC 4 SC INMATES-9/14/14-2133-PMD

THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN FACILITATING HEALTHCARE FOR INMATES OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY JAIL.   SINCE JANUARY, THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN HELPING INMATES SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATED BY THE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACT. THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT IS ALSO EDUCATING INMATES ON THE ROLE OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN TREATING DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 3 OUT OF 4 PEOPLE ON PROBATION ARE WITHOUT INSURANCE.

 

 

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