An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in medical services, further providing for Medical Services Program.

Summary

The legislation amends the state’s Medical Services Program to let the Department of Corrections impose fees for certain inmate medical services, capping non‑emergency request fees at $1 and permitting charges for injuries the inmate causes to themselves or others. It requires new regulations that list which services are fee‑based, the amounts, payment steps, and exemptions for emergencies, chronic care, and pre‑existing conditions. The changes would affect incarcerated individuals by adding a cost component to some health care they receive.

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