(a) This section applies to inmates 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 inmate 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.
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