Projecting the cost of inmate and arrestee medical expenses is one of the most daunting challenges for any jail administrator. An accurate projection relies on effective claims management: verifying financial responsibility, negotiating rates, and keeping track of what has been processed and paid. This can be an overwhelming task for jail or county staff who have other responsibilities that require their immediate attention.

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The Off-site Medical Cost-Control Program is

a cost-mitigation resource that sheriffs, counties,

and local municipalities may use to reduce the

administrative and financial burden of off-site

inmate medical expenses.  

 

It can work alongside existing contracts with medical

management companies or agreements that you may already have established to enhance your savings. Tie these savings back to the Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance (CIMI) and you may see a reduction in upfront costs on the claim itself as well as reimbursement for the high-cost claims.

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In 2020, 5,427 claims were submitted, representing eleven (11) county jails in seven (7) states and one (1) state Department of Corrections. The total billed charges rolled in at $7,632,755; the amount paid was $1,037,727, equaling a savings of 86%!