Requires a person incarcerated in state and county-owned or operated correctional facilities to make medical co-payments of seven dollars upon receipt of medical treatment; provides that an incarcerated individual shall not be refused treatment for lack of ability to pay co-payment charges; directs all moneys collected to be made available for the operation of such correctional facility.

This bill requires individuals in state and county correctional facilities to pay a seven-dollar co-payment for medical treatment. However, it ensures that no one will be denied medical care if they cannot afford to pay the fee. The funds collected from these co-payments will be used to help operate the correctional facilities.

Supporters of the bill argue that it helps to manage the costs of healthcare within correctional facilities while encouraging inmates to be responsible for their medical care. They believe that the co-payment system can lead to better resource allocation and improve the overall operation of these facilities.

Critics contend that requiring co-payments for medical treatment could deter inmates from seeking necessary care, potentially worsening their health outcomes. They argue that healthcare should be a fundamental right, especially in correctional settings, and that financial barriers should not exist for those who are incarcerated.