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MO HB129
Bill
Status
4/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rick Brattin
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AI Summary
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Inmates receiving on-site nonemergency medical examinations or treatment from correctional center medical personnel will be charged $0.50 per visit
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Copay fees do not apply to: staff referrals, staff-approved chronic illness follow-up, preventive care, emergency services, prenatal care, chronic infectious disease treatment, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment
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Indigent inmates without funds are exempt from the health care services fee
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The Department of Corrections is authorized to promulgate rules to implement these provisions
Legislative Description
Requires all inmates receiving an on-site non-emergency medical examination or treatment from correctional center personnel to be charged 50 cents per visit
Last Action
Second read and referred: Senate Veterans' Affairs and Health(S) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
4/21/2015