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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.11.30 - 17109November 30, 1989 MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION If aq 10 BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, RICHARD D. KUHN, JR., CHAIRPERSON IN RE: SHERIFF DEPARTMENT - ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES FOR INMATE MEDICAL AND DENTAL TREATMENT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS MCLA 801.5a allows Counties to seek reimbursement for Medical Care and Treatment; and WHEREAS the Sheriffs Department is proposing a fee for an inmate medical or dental visit; and - WHEREAS a charge of $10.00 per visit to the Health Clinic and a charge of $7.00 per visit to the Dental Clinic is recommended and approved by Management and Budget; and WHEREAS under this act Counties may seek reimbursement for any or all medical costs incurred; and WHEREAS no medical treatment will be withheld because of an inmate's inability to pay. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Sheriff's Department to charge inmates $10.00 per Health Clinic visit and $7.00 per Dental Clinic Visit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other medical expenses incurred will be charged to the inmate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such fees will be deducted from the inmate's personal account or invoiced to said inmate at time of release. Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution. PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE cr,4. A county is responsible for providing medical care to county jail inmates only during the period such persons are actually incarcerated. Id. 2. Medical examinations and hospital- ization County is responsible for hospitali,-,...1- tion of criminal wounded by city police officer while violating state criminal law. Op.Atty.Gen.1947-48, No. 793, p. 722. State health commissioner, by rule promulgated with concurrence with state council of health, may authorize sheriffs to require county jail inmates to be examined for venereal diseases, and sheriffs, if they are provided with funds for such examinations, may have them conducted. Op.Atty,Gen.19-47-48, No. 719, p. 614. 601.5 JAILS AND TOP:Li:HOUSES 801.5a Reimbursements for medical care and treatment Sec. 5a. (1) The county board of commissioners may seek reim- bursement for expenses incurred in providing medical care and treat- ment pursuant to sections 4 to 5.1 If a county board 'of-commission- ers seeks reimbursement pursuant to this section, reimbursement shall be sought only in the following order: (a) From the prisoner or person charged, (b) From insurance companies, health care corporations, or other sources if the prisoner or person charged is covered by an insurance policy, a certificate issued by a health care corporation, or other source for those expenses. (2) A prisoner in a county jail shall cooperate with the county in seeking reimbursement under subsection (1) for meciir21 expenses in- curred by the county for thai: prisoner_ (3) A prisoner who wilfully refuses to cooperate as provided in subsection (2) shall not receive a reduction in his or her term under section 7 of Act No. 60 of the Public Acts of 1962, being section 801.- 257 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. R.S.1846, c. 171, § 5a, added by P.A.1982, No. 16, § 1, Imd. Eff. Feb. 25, 1982. 1 Sections 801.4 to 801.5. 801.6 Prisoners; separation Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the keepers of the said prisons, to keep the prisoners committed to their charge, as far as may be practi- cable, separate and apart: from each other, and to prevent all conver- sation between the said prisoners. Historical Note Source: R.S.1846, c. 171, 6. C.1-1857, 1 6134. C.L.1871, 1 8023. How. 1 9639. 454 C.L.1897, § 2655. C.L.1915, 1 2527. C.L.1929, 117673. 1 801.6. 1 801.6. OAKLAND COUNTY CORRECTIONS MEDICAL With the passage of legislation (House Bills 4589 and 4590) we may now charge Inmates for all medical treatment received while you are incarcerated in this facility, based upon your ability to pay. Your first visit to the Doctor to complete your physical is free. Any visits thereafter, to the Doctor, you will be charged $10.00, and any visit to the Dentist you will be charged $7.00, which will be deducted from your Inmate Money Account. Dental visits require prior evaluation and approval by the Doctor. Any medication prescribed by our physician, or approved by him, will also be deducted from your Inmate Money Account. Upon your release, any medication remaining that you paid for will be given to you upon your request. This request must be made within one business day. Services rendered outside this facility are your own responsibility. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WILL BE WITHHELD BECAUSE OF YOUR INABILITY TO PAY! *********************************-3E-************ X -*** Refusal to cooperate or refusal to pay, if able, could result in loss of good time, and/or loss of Commissary, and/or Court action. - FREE SERVICES I. First physical. 2. Follow up treatments at the Medical Department's request. 3. Testing required by the Jail to be eligible for Trustee status. 4. Any treatment required by the Jail. 5. Stock medications, (aspirin, tylenol, etc.) 6. Injuries occurring during the course of Trustee duty. MEDICAL SERVICES CHARGED FOR I. Medications. 2. Doctor visits (except physical). 3. Dental visits. 4. Any outside service, and the cost of transportation. 5. Personnel required to guard an Inmate during any hospitalization. INMATE'S NAME INMATE ff CELL/DORM ff BILLING: Inmates who receive medical treatment will be billed at the rate of $10.00. They will also be responsible for prescription medications and any medical treatment received outside of this facility, and transportation to the treatment location. If an Inmate is receiving Indigent, they will not be billed for services at that time. However, if the Inmate comes off Indigent, at that time he/she will be responsible for any medical services and/or prescriptions received. No Inmate will be refused treatment because of his/her inability to pay. FIGHTS: Inmates involved in a fight will each pay for any medical treatment received. ASSAULTS: Any Inmate who, after a thorough investigation, is found to be the Victim of an assault, will not be billed for medical services. The person(s) committing the assault will be charged the cost of the Victim's medical treatment. EMERGENCY TREATMENT: Emergency treatment, by a Correction Officer or the Medical Assistant, is free. However, if the Inmate is required to see the Doctor, the $10.00 doctor visit fee will be charged to the Inmate. ************************************************** Below is a sample of the form that will be used when deducting Medical fees from an Inmate's account: NOTICE OF INMATE MONEY DEDUCTION We have made a deduction from your Inmate Money Accounty for the following reason: BEGINNING BALANCE AMOUNT DEDUCTED_ NEW BALANCE INMATE ACCOUNTING (SIGNATURE) #89310 November 30, 1989 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.