MI HB6159

Eliminates copayment requirements for prisoners receiving nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services at their request.

Requires prisoners who intentionally injure themselves and receive emergency medical care to pay the entire cost of that care.

Directs the Department of Corrections to determine whether prisoners who intentionally injure themselves should be housed in facilities with on-site medical treatment capabilities.

Requires the department director to report to the legislature by September 30, 1997 on the feasibility and cost of implementing housing provisions for self-injuring prisoners.