SB 2844

Abstract

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when the Department of Corrections lets bids for contracts for medical services to be provided to persons committed to Department facilities by a health maintenance organization, medical service corporation, or other health care provider or lets bids for contracts for food or commissary services to be provided to Department facilities, the bid may only be let to a health care provider that has obtained an irrevocable letter of credit or performance bond issued by a company whose bonds have an investment grade or higher rating (rather than rated AAA) by a bond rating organization. Changes the definition of an "indigent" committed person in relation to the exemption from the $5 co-payment for medical and dental services. Provides that the committed person who has $20 or less in his or her Inmate Trust Fund at the time of such services and (rather than or) for the 30 days prior to such services. Effective immediately.