Newly released inmates face many pressures that can lead them to return to jail or prison, but a new program in Southern Nevada aims to remove access to health care from that list.
The program works like this:
Inmates preparing for freedom and newly released offenders participating in the Hope for Prisoners program can meet with a FirstMed representative at the nonprofit’s offices.
That person can then help them connect with FirstMed services – including setting up doctor appointments and filling prescriptions — and sign them up for Medicaid coverage and more.