HB 2297
An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in medical services, further providing for Medical Services Program.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s prison medical services program by establishing a system of fees for certain medical services provided to inmates. The Department of Corrections will create regulations outlining which services will be subject to fees, the amount of those fees, and how they will be collected. A small fee will apply to non-emergency services requested by the inmate, and inmates may be responsible for fees related to injuries they cause. The Department of Corrections is required to update its rules to align with these changes within 180 days of the act’s effective date.
Key provisions
- Establishes a fee system for certain medical services provided to inmates.
- The fee for non-emergency services requested by an inmate cannot exceed $1.
- Inmates may be responsible for fees related to injuries they inflict on themselves or others.
- The Department of Corrections will develop regulations specifying which services are subject to fees.
- Regulations must include guidelines for fees, payment procedures, and services not subject to fees.
- The Department of Corrections must update its rules within 180 days of the act’s effective date.
Who is affected
- Inmates of Pennsylvania prisons
- The Department of Corrections
- Medical providers serving incarcerated individuals
Notable changes
- Introduces a fee structure for medical services previously potentially provided without cost to inmates.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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