Maryland § 2-118

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-118, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2-118.

    (a)    This section applies to incarcerated individuals in a State correctional facility.

    (b)    (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 incarcerated individual 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)    The Secretary shall adopt regulations to implement and collect the fees required by this section.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-118

What does Maryland Code § 2-118 cover?

Section 2-118 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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