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NY A03170
Bill
Status
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gallahan
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AI Summary
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Inmates in state and county-owned correctional facilities must pay a $7 co-payment for medical treatment, assessed after the visit is completed.
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Inmates cannot be refused medical treatment for inability to pay the co-payment charge.
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Medical co-payments are not required for psychiatric visits.
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Inmates with insufficient account funds will have their accounts frozen pending receipt of funds to cover the charges, and must receive monthly account statements showing all credits and debits.
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All collected co-payment funds will be made available for the operation of correctional facilities.
Legislative Description
Requires inmates in state and county-owned or operated correctional facilities to make medical co-payments of seven dollars upon receipt of medical treatment; provides that an inmate shall not be refused treatment for lack of ability to pay co-payment charges; directs all moneys collected to be made available for the operation of such correctional facility.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024