as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/10/2011 09:59am
A bill for an act
relating to corrections; requiring inmates to co-pay a set minimum amount for
healthcare provider visits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 243.212.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 243.212, is amended to read:
Any inmate of an adult correctional facility under the control of the commissioner
of corrections shall incur co-payment obligations for health care services provided. new text begin The
co-payment shall be at least $5 per visit to a healthcare provider. new text end The co-payment will be
paid from the inmate account of earnings and other funds, as provided in section 243.23,
subdivision 3. The funds paid under this subdivision are appropriated to the commissioner
of corrections for the delivery of health care services to inmates.