Disability advocates and DOC cost analyses back broadening extraordinary medical placement rules
Supporters of SSB 5,895 argued expanding extraordinary medical placement eligibility will reduce DOC medical costs and allow community care; staff said the substitute reduces fiscal impact from the original bill and the proposal extends the end‑of‑life threshold to 18 months with review and appeal rights.
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Substitute Senate Bill 5,895 would modify extraordinary medical placement (EMP) eligibility in the Department of Corrections by extending the expected terminal horizon for EMP consideration from six to 18 months, requiring two physician assessments for eligibility, mandating written explanations for denials and allowing review by the correction ombuds. Committee staff briefed the substitute and presented a revised fiscal note showing a lower two‑year and four‑year cost forecast than an earlier version.
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