Michigan SB0318 modifies copayment responsibilities for nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services for prisoners.

Michigan SB0318 amends the Michigan Corrections Act to change the copayment responsibilities for nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services for prisoners. Under the bill, prisoners who request these services are responsible for a copayment fee, with parents or guardians of minor prisoners also liable. For emergency care resulting from intentional self-injury, the prisoner must cover the full cost. The Department of Corrections must assess the feasibility and cost of housing self-injuring prisoners in facilities with on-site medical treatment capabilities.

Michigan SB0318 modifies copayment responsibilities for nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services for prisoners.

Michigan SB0318 amends the Michigan Corrections Act to change the copayment responsibilities for nonemergency medical, dental, or optometric services for prisoners. Under the bill, prisoners who request these services are responsible for a copayment fee, with parents or guardians of minor prisoners also liable. For emergency care resulting from intentional self-injury, the prisoner must cover the full cost. The Department of Corrections must assess the feasibility and cost of housing self-injuring prisoners in facilities with on-site medical treatment capabilities.