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| Jail Overspending Result Of Medical Costs |
| By heraldnet.com |
| Published: 01/13/2011 |
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EVERETT — The Snohomish County Jail overspent last year’s budget by well over $1 million, largely because of higher-than-expected medical costs for inmates. The price of providing access to doctors, nurses and medication accounted for most of the overrun, according to leaders at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, who oversee the lockup. Health services are required by law, so the jail must provide them to the approximately 1,160 people in custody on any given day. “This is something we’re unhappy about,” said Chief Rob Beidler, who heads administrative services for the sheriff’s office. “We have put together a plan that will keep us at budget and will provide the medical services that we are required to give inmates.” Read More. |
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