"They have to go through the whole application process again, which could take days or weeks," Guarini said. "What are they supposed to do if they're supposed to take daily medication for some condition?"
That's just nice. What about the countless number of middle or low income adults who don't break the law? Those who cannot afford private health insurance have to just deal with the issues of daily medication or a condition. I don't see the county stepping in to take care of them, why should an inmate be provided free healthcare?

Agreed!

I second that agreement !!!

[quote name='howaboutthat1' date='Jul 30 2008, 08:19 AM' post='417262

why should an inmate be provided free healthcare?
the answer is here...
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1976--
US Supreme Court set the STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR PRISONERS in "Estelle v Gamble," 1976.

(Done under conservative Burger Court).

a prisoner NOT medically treated constitutes a violation of his 8th amendment right-- "cruel and unusual punishment."
Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Amendm...es_Constitution
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Standard for Medical Care in Prisons - Estelle v. Gamble, 429 U.S. 97 (1976)
Held: Deliberate indifference by prison personnel to a prisoner's serious illness or injury constitutes cruel and unusual punishment contravening the Eighth Amendment.
http://biotech.law.lsu.edu/cases/prisons/e...le_v_gamble.htm

PS- the decision has been modified over the years.

Fair point, but your argument should be aimed at those who price health care out of the range of many middle or low-income adults. They are the real villains.