HB 4059: Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
HB 4059 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-211 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCompensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County; Limits compensation to health care provider that provides medical services for inmate housed in Polk County detention center under certain conditions; limits compensation to entity that provides emergency medical transportation services for inmate housed...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact
Risks
- no direct environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- potential cost savings for Polk County detention budget
Risks
- reduced reimbursement potential for healthcare and emergency transport providers
Society
Benefits
- establishes formal criteria for inmate medical expense management
Risks
- potential risk to provider participation and healthcare access for inmates
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Restricting provider compensation for non-contracted entities may disincentivize private providers from treating the inmate population
Analysis based on summary; specific reimbursement formulas or conditions are not detailed
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-211
Committee
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