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| Sheriff Bellotti and Manet Community Health Create Innovative Program |
| By Norfolk County Sheriff Office |
| Published: 06/30/2011 |
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Norfolk County Sheriff Michael G. Bellotti and Manet Community Health Center have formed a partnership designed to increase inmate accountability by forcing inmates to comply with a state mandate requiring that they have health insurance when they finish their incarceration. The novel program is part of a comprehensive inmate re-entry initiative intended to prevent inmates from re-offending when they rejoin society after wrapping up their jail sentences. “Under this innovative program, inmates will be accountable to Massachusetts laws because Manet Community Health will be able to immediately enroll them in a health insurance program upon their release,” Sheriff Bellotti said. “A Manet Community Health representative comes directly to the jail and signs up the inmates just prior to their release so that no one falls through the cracks.” Manet CEO Henry Tuttle said, “We’re pleased to have such an exciting new opportunity to serve within the Norfolk County Correctional Center and to work with Sheriff Bellotti and his staff. They are an innovative and forward thinking partner.” The program enables inmates to continue essential counseling and health programs initiated during their incarceration. By making sure their medical needs are addressed, inmates have a better chance of remaining law-abiding and productive members of society, according to Sheriff Bellotti. This is the second program collaboration between Manet Community Health and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. The first one began last summer when they developed an HIV testing and prevention program at the Office of Community Corrections in Quincy. Manet Community Health has a mission to “provide accessible, quality health care for all” and serves the broad health needs of South Shore residents. In 2010, Manet provided 51,193 visits to 13,712 patients at its five locations. It has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1999, demonstrating they meet the highest standards of quality health care. Their clinical program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). |
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