Section 2-118 - Fee for medical services to inmate. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-118. Fee for medical services to inmate.
 

(a)  Scope.- This section applies to inmates in a State correctional facility. 

(b)  In general.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary shall assess a reasonable fee not to exceed $4 for each visit by an inmate to a medical unit, physician, dentist, or optometrist for health care services. 

(2) The Secretary may not assess a fee for health care services that are: 

(i) required as a part of the intake process; 

(ii) required for an initial physical examination; 

(iii) due to a referral by a nurse or physician's assistant; 

(iv) provided during a follow-up visit that is initiated by a medical professional from the correctional facility; 

(v) required for necessary treatment; or 

(vi) initiated by a medical or mental health staff member of the correctional facility. 

(c)  Regulations.- The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 4-104(i); 1999, ch. 54, § 2.]