Section 5008.2 Of Chapter 1. The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation From California Penal Code >> Title 7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.
5008.2
. (a) During the intake medical examination or intake health
screening, or while providing general information during intake, the
department shall provide all inmates with information on hepatitis C,
including, but not limited to, methods of hepatitis C transmission
and prevention, and information on opportunities for screening and
treatment while incarcerated. This subdivision shall be implemented
only to the extent that brochures, other printed information, or
other media is provided at no charge to the department by public
health agencies or any other organization promoting hepatitis C
education.
(b) The department shall also provide hepatitis C screening to all
inmates who request it, and offer it to inmates that have a history
of intravenous drug use or other risk factors for hepatitis C. This
testing shall be confidential. The medical copayment authorized in
Section 5007.5 shall not be charged for hepatitis C testing,
treatment, or any followup testing.