Simplify's take
What believers are saying
- CMS approved Louisiana, Nevada, Minnesota, Maine, and D.C. waivers in September 2026.
- Over half of states are pursuing reentry Medicaid innovations, expanding HARP's addressable market.
- NAMI's 2026 partnership validates HARP's relevance in mental health reentry policy.
What critics are saying
- HARP depends on Medicaid reentry waivers; a hostile CMS can choke its core market.
- Its model rides one policy lane, so waiver delays in 2027 would stall growth.
- Public funding and partner grants create fragility; budget cuts could shrink staffing and programming.
What makes The Health and Reentry Project unique
- Vikki Wachino leads HARP, giving it Medicaid policy credibility and federal access.
- HARP built the first State Technical Assistance Center on Medicaid reentry waivers in October 2026.
- Its partnerships with CMS-adjacent states, NASHP, BJA, and CCJ widen implementation reach.
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