HB 1203 -- Medical Treatment Charges in Correctional Facilities

Sponsor:  Kuessner

This bill requires an inmate receiving on-site medical
examination or treatment from any correctional facility's medical
personnel to be assessed 25 cents per visit.  Inmates will not be
charged for mandatory medical visits or treatments, dental
visits, or other medical services or treatment which maintain the
health of the inmate.

Nothing in the bill will be construed as denying medical services
to any inmate who is unable to pay the assessed charge.

All moneys collected will be used to offset the costs associated
with providing medical care to inmates in correctional
facilities.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm