Table 1 Annual costs associated with a transitions clinic network program in connecticut

 Community Health Worker

1 full-time equivalent

$18/h

$38,441^a,b

Salary support for a trained community health worker who has personally experienced incarceration.

 Supervision (Social Worker)

0.1 full-time equivalent

$25/h

$10,552^b

A supervisor typically meets weekly with community health worker to prepare for clinical visits, works with community health worker during patient visits, and acts as a resource to address patient concerns.

 Office Space Rent

8 square feet/month

$12/square foot

$1178

Office space rental and supplies for community health worker, typically housed within a federally-qualified health center.

 Desk and Chair

1^c

$544

$544

 Laptop Computer

1

$1450

$1450

 Docking Station

1

$226

$226

 Monitor

1

$204

$204

 Key Board, Mouse Pad

1

$45

$45

 Cell Phone

1

$362

$362

A cell phone and plan allow community health workers to remain in close contact with patients, including scheduling primary care visits, addressing concerns, and assisting with access to other social services.

 Data Plan

1

$63/month

$761

Transportation

100 miles/month

$0.5/month

$631

Transportation cost include community health worker and patient travel, clinical visits, patient transportation, and accessing supplies for clinic and patients.

Total Annual Program Cost

$54,394

Annual Program Cost Per Participant^d

$1755