The Oregon Department of Corrections recently reached a legal settlement that resulted in a significant policy change. Previously, incarcerated individuals were required to pay for medical devices, like hearing aids and prosthetic limbs, with the prison system garnishing their wages if they couldn't afford the upfront cost. This practice often left prisoners owing hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
As part of the settlement, the agency is now refunding thousands of dollars to hundreds of inmates who were previously charged for necessary medical equipment. With prisoners earning meager wages, usually less than $100 monthly, the burden of paying for such devices placed a significant financial strain on them.
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