Waiver 1115 Justice-Involved Initiative

Connecting care from incarceration to community

Polaris Correctional Pharmacy Services is proud to support states and county justice agencies as they implement Medicaid Pre-Release Coverage under Waiver 1115. This groundbreaking initiative ensures that individuals leaving correctional facilities can access critical healthcare services and medications as they transition back into the community.

States Approved for Waiver 1115

Polaris is prepared to partner in every state currently approved for this initiative, including:

WA, OR, CA, AZ, UT, CO, NM, MT, IL, MI, DE, MD, KY, NH, WV, NC, PA, VT, MA

Why Polaris?

We are fully licensed, approved, and equipped to deliver seamless care coordination for justice-involved populations. With proven infrastructure, software systems, and a strong physical presence, Polaris is ready to help correctional facilities meet Waiver 1115 requirements by the March 31, 2026 deadline.

Our support includes:

  • Pre-release Medi-Cal enrollment and care coordination
  • Dispensing prescriptions and DME on the day of release
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) support for substance use disorder
  • Claims filing and billing support via Pioneer and Framework systems
  • Integration with certified EHR systems
  • Continuity of Medicaid coverage from incarceration to community care.

Polaris in California

As an approved Medi-Cal pharmacy, Polaris is uniquely positioned to serve California’s correctional facilities.

  • Licensed by California DHCS for all pharmacy services, including DEA and sterile compounding
  • Five satellite locations: Livermore, Covina (2), San Diego, Glendora
  • Software systems (Pioneer & Framework) for efficient ordering and claims processing
  • Experienced partner in MAT services across multiple states

With Polaris, California facilities can:

  • Ensure readiness for the March 31, 2026 Medi-Cal Reentry Services deadline
  • Improve health outcomes through medication and care continuity
  • Streamline billing and claims processes
  • Provide immediate access to prescriptions and DME at release

Supporting Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Polaris has the infrastructure and partnerships in place to support full MAT requirements, including:

  • All FDA-approved medications for alcohol and substance use disorders
  • Counseling, assessment, and patient education
  • Opioid use disorder treatment with at least one FDA-approved agonist or partial agonist

Partner with Polaris

Correctional facilities face a heavy lift in preparing for Waiver 1115 implementation. Polaris is ready to make that transition smoother by providing proven pharmacy solutions, infrastructure, and expertise.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help your facility meet Waiver 1115 requirements and deliver the highest level of care for justice-involved patients.

Partner with us today!