Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 316 - Medical, dental and nursing copayment charge
Section DOC 316.05 - Copayment exclusions
Current through August 26, 2024
Health services staff shall not charge an inmate or a juvenile a copayment for any of the following:
(1) A medical, dental or nurse screening provided during the assessment and evaluation process.
(2) Treatment for an actual medical or dental emergency as determined by a physician, dentist or registered nurse.
(3) A follow-up medical, dental or nursing appointment determined and scheduled by a health care provider.
(4) Any other appointment determined and scheduled by a health care provider.
(5) A written referral from one health care provider to another health care provider.
(6) A review of medical records, except the inmate or juvenile may be charged for copies of medical records according to department policy and procedures.
(7) Medical, dental or nursing services provided to persons who reside in a s. 938.02(15m), Stats., secured correctional facility and who do not have the opportunity to earn wages.
Note: Section 938.02(15m), Stats., was renumbered to s. 938.02(10p), Stats., by 2005 Wis. Act 344 and the term "secured correctional facility" was changed to "juvenile correctional facility".
(8) Any medical, dental or nursing services provided as a result of an injury sustained through an institution work assignment.
