(1) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "confined person" means a person who is:

(a) An inmate confined to a correctional institution operated by or under contract with the department of corrections;

(b) Confined in a jail;

(c) Committed to a juvenile commitment facility;

(d) Committed to a department of human services facility pursuant to part 1 of article 8 of title 16, C.R.S.; or

(e) A patient placed in a department of human services facility pursuant to court order or certification.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who, immediately prior to becoming a confined person, was a recipient of medical assistance pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5 remains eligible for medical assistance while a confined person; except that no medical assistance may be furnished pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5 while the person is a confined person unless federal financial participation is available for the cost of the assistance, including but not limited to juveniles held in a facility operated by or under contract to the division of youth services established pursuant to section 19-2-203 or the department of human services. Once a person is no longer a confined person, the person continues to be eligible for receipt of medical benefits pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5 until the person is determined to be ineligible for the receipt of the assistance. To the extent permitted by federal law, the time during which a person is a confined person is not included in any calculation of when the person must recertify his or her eligibility for medical assistance pursuant to this article 4 or article 5 or 6 of this title 25.5.