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§ 2-118. Fee for medical services to inmate

MD Correc Svs Code § 2-118 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    This section applies to inmates in a State correctional facility.

(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an inmate to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services.

(2)    The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are:

(i)    required as a part of the intake process;

(ii)    required for an initial physical examination;

(iii)    due to a referral by a nurse or physician’s assistant;

(iv)    provided during a follow-up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility;

(v)    required for necessary treatment; or

(vi)    initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility.

(c)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.

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