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AL SB387
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 14-6-19 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding items the sheriff must provide to prisoners in county jails.
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Requires sheriffs to furnish necessary medicines and medical attention to prisoners at county expense when the prisoner cannot afford them through payment or insurance.
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Prohibits medical services providers from charging counties more than the rates and fees established under the federal Medicare program for inpatient or outpatient medical services, unless a contractual arrangement exists.
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Allows counties to enter into contracts for medical services with providers at negotiated rates different from Medicare rates.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Prisoners, sheriff, items required to be provided, medical services, costs paid for by sheriff, rates and fees prohibited from exceeding those set by federal Medicare program unless contractually agreed upon, Sec. 14-6-19 am'd.
Prisons and Prisoners
Last Action
County and Municipal Government first Amendment Offered
5/9/2017