# Correctional Services (GCS)

## Title 2. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

### Subtitle 1. Department Established

#### Section 2-118

(a) This section applies to incarcerated individuals 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 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Corr. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)