DOC asks for population‑driven increases and flags possible medical contract rise
The Department of Correction requested supplemental and ongoing funding tied to higher county and out‑of‑state placements and to cover medical contract cost increases; the agency said successful renegotiation could mean a 10% increase, while a new bid might trigger 30–40% higher costs.
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The Idaho Department of Correction told the Joint Finance Preparations Committee on Feb. 4 it needs supplemental funding to address higher than anticipated county jail and out‑of‑state placements and to cover rising medical services costs.
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