(a) On or before July 1, 2010, the Department, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop a process to refer an inmate who has been diagnosed with hepatitis C to the Department of Human Services or the Maryland Department of Health for enrollment in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program or the Primary Adult Care Program on release of the inmate.
(b) The Department shall provide counseling to inmates with hepatitis C on the management of hepatitis C and methods to reduce the transmission of hepatitis C.
(c) The Department, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and the Maryland Department of Health, shall develop regulations to implement subsection (a) of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - State and Local Correctional System -- Inmates
Section 9-601 - Pregnant Inmates
Section 9-601.1 - Involuntary Placement of Pregnant Inmate in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-602.1 - Investigation of Death of Inmate
Section 9-603 - Methadone Detoxification Program
Section 9-603.1 - Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
Section 9-604 - Payment of Burial and Funeral Expenses of Indigent Inmates
Section 9-605 - Liability of Estate of Inmate for Damages and Expenses
Section 9-606 - Medical Treatment for Juvenile Inmates
Section 9-607 - Investigation of State Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-608 - Visitation of Local Correctional Facilities by Grand Juries
Section 9-609 - Release Date; Saturday, Sunday or Holiday
Section 9-609.1 - Identification Cards for Released Inmates
Section 9-610 - Construction of Penalty Provision
Section 9-611 - Copy of the Warrant or Detainer
Section 9-612 - Medication for Mental Illness
Section 9-613 - Counseling and Referral of Inmates With Hepatitis C
Section 9-614 - Restrictive Housing Reports
Section 9-614.1 - Placing Minor in Restrictive Housing
Section 9-615 - Management of Inmate Earnings
Section 9-616 - Menstrual Hygiene Products for Female Inmates