§ 2-118
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§2–118.
(a)This section applies to incarcerated individuals in a State correctional facility.
(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.