Pennsylvania HB2297 amends the Medical Services Program to set a maximum fee of $1 for nonemergency medical services requested by inmates.

HB2297 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the Medical Services Program for inmates. It mandates that the Department of Corrections establish a program with fees for certain medical services, including guidelines for fees, payment procedures, and exceptions for medical emergencies and chronic care. The bill specifically limits the fee for nonemergency medical services requested by an inmate to a maximum of $1. The Department of Corrections must update all relevant rules and regulations within 180 days to align with these changes.

Pennsylvania HB2297 amends the Medical Services Program to set a maximum fee of $1 for nonemergency medical services requested by inmates.

HB2297 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to modify the Medical Services Program for inmates. It mandates that the Department of Corrections establish a program with fees for certain medical services, including guidelines for fees, payment procedures, and exceptions for medical emergencies and chronic care. The bill specifically limits the fee for nonemergency medical services requested by an inmate to a maximum of $1. The Department of Corrections must update all relevant rules and regulations within 180 days to align with these changes.