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Jail medical services costs
Summary
The MedTrust contract for jail medical care costs $36,754 a month and rises 3-3.5% yearly, largely due to malpractice insurance charges. The six-month extension gives the county time to find a more affordable provider.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$220,525 for six months; the county hopes a new provider could cut costs.
✅Who benefits
Jail inmates get continued medical care; taxpayers could save if a cheaper provider is found.
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