§ 2-118. Fee for medical services to inmate

   (a) Scope. -- This section applies to inmates in a State correctional facility.

(b) In general. --

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

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 4-104(i); 1999, ch. 54, § 2.