Paroling soon? Don’t forget to arrange for medical care on the outside.
The institution will provide 30 days of prescription medications when you leave. You will need to see an outside medical provider to get a new prescription for medications.
Most county clinics require ID (like a driver’s license) for you to be seen. We can also provide you a verification letter that explains that you have been incarcerated recently, which may help. You can now make an appointment with most DMV offices to expedite your driver’s license appointment.
You will not receive any over-the-counter medications when you leave, such as naproxen, ibuprofen, or loratidine. You should take your over-the-counter medications with you when you leave. You can purchase these medications at any pharmacy, such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, or CVS. Look for the generic version of these medications (usually the pharmacy has its own brand) which will cost less.
If you would like assistance to make a medical appointment when you leave S.Q., please contact your health care provider. The provider can either print out a list of county health care clinics that offer low-cost services, or refer you to the discharge planner who can help you make an appointment.
Make copies of the relevant medical records by contacting the medical records department. X-rays, CT scans, specialty consults, and vaccinations are important for your new medical provider to have. If you are currently receiving controlled substances such as methadone or Tylenol with codeine, your new medical provider will likely request documentation that you received these medications while incarcerated.
If you are eligible for disability (SSI), we can help submit the application. Eligibility criteria are:
You are physically unable to work for at least a year after leaving prison.
You have a firm parole/discharge date.
You will leave prison within 90 to 120 days from the submission date of the SSI application.
Good luck, and please do not return to prison.
