By skyforbes 
In the Dec. 20, 2021, NY Times, Michelle Cottle’s opinion piece appeared concerning a troubled cohort of Americans.
I quote.
a) “transition back to the outside world poses an acute risk.”
b) “experience significantly higher rates of death and
hospitalization compared to the general populace.”
c) “Among the most common killers of this population are
suicide, cardiovascular disease, homicide and, topping the list,
drug overdoses.”
d) “disproportionately high rates of physical and behavioral
health problems,”
e) “Many face barriers to care including homelessness,
unemployment, and a lack of social support systems.”
f) “The newly released are unusually susceptible — physically
and psychologically — to overdoses.”
g) “Families and communities suffer.” There is “trouble with the
law.”
Ms. Cottle was accurately describing a cohort of Americans — our military Veterans.
But, the cohort she was referring to is formerly incarcerated people.
For years, I’ve been soliciting support to prevent these disturbing outcomes in our Veterans.
Ms. Cottle’s opinion piece argued supporting the Medicaid Re-Entry Act for formerly incarcerated people.
I support this legislation for the incarcerated.
Quote: this bill has “bipartisan support in both chambers, along with a broad coalition of outside backers.”
One supporter of this bill fell asleep during my Veteran rehabilitation presentation.
Why is there not a Medicaid Re-Entry Act or similar Federal support for Veteran reintegration?
Do not honorable Veterans who committed to sacrifice their lives for America deserve equal treatment?
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