Social Security records indicate that this patient was a prisoner when the service was rendered. This payer does not cover items and services furnished to an individual while they are in State or local custody under a penal authority, unless under State or local law, the individual is personally liable for the cost of his or her health care while incarcerated and the State or local government pursues such debt in the same way and with the same vigor as any other debt.
DESCRIPTION:
Records indicate this patient was a prisoner or in custody of a Federal, State, or local authority when the service was rendered. This payer does not cover items and services furnished to an individual while he or she is in custody under a penal
statute or rule, unless under State or local law, the individual is personally liable for the cost of his or her health care while in custody and the State or local government pursues the collection of such debt in the same way and with the same
vigor as the collection of its other debts. The provider can collect from the Federal/State/ Local Authority as appropriate.
