Do prisoners have to pay for their own medication? How does it work?

Answer 1

Well...

I believe that policies vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as to prison and jail policies in general. For the policies of your particular state, you might want to consult your specific states' prison web site, links to be found here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_prisons

then click on your state.

For your local (city or county) jails, check Google or Yahoo! Search for a web site, or call their information line, usually located in your local phone book.

Good luck...hope this helps.

Answer 2

In most places the prisoner is billed for all medical treatment. No meds can be brought in. All meds must be purchased from the jail. Meds may be prescribed by the jail doctor and they are billed whether the inmate swallows them or not. If an inmate doesn't take the meds they are deemed "uncooperative".

Been there, done that.

Answer 3

Not in the US. In the US they are provided everything & their families automatically qualify for welfare and food stamps and free medical as well.

Answer 4

Prisioners must provide their own medications. They either bring them in and then arrange to get refills through a local pharmacy or have someone bring them to them in jail. If medical assistance is required while they are in jail it is added to their board bill

Answer 5

State pays for everything.