Medical Co-pay Fees Force Inmates’ Denial of Medical Care Despite Rampant Signs of the Corona Virus

By Jason Renard Walker, NABPP Minister of Labor Prisoners in the Clements Unit’s close custody building (A pod) are showing signs of the coronavirus; the $13.55 medical co-pay fee has deterred all, but one, from seeking treatment. The loud sound of coughs and spitting have illuminated the cellblock after one prisoner sought medical care and was told to hold his breath, then denied further treatment. Another was issued common cold medication and turned away. I myself have gotten sick, a … Continue reading Medical Co-pay Fees Force Inmates’ Denial of Medical Care Despite Rampant Signs of the Corona Virus