Recent research conducted by the Brennan Center for Criminal Justice at New York University School of Law reveals at least 35 states authorize co-payments for medical services at state prisons or county jails, some as high as $100. These fees serve as a deterrent to essential treatment for prisoners, 80 percent of whom lack the funds for both medical care and daily essentials, such as food or soap. Aimed Alliance supports access to affordable health care for all members of society, including the incarcerated individuals. Read the NPR article here.
Last Updated on May 7, 2020 by Aimed Alliance
