Kingston, NY - Ulster County Executive Mike Hein was joined by Ulster County Legislator Pete Loughran today to sign Local Law No, 2 of 2015, a measure sponsored by Legislator Loughran to provide that medical and dental expenses incurred by county jail inmates would be covered through the inmate’s private health care insurance, if available.

“This is just one more step in delivering essential services, while saving money for the taxpayers of Ulster County. I’d like to thank Legislator Loughran for bringing this bill forward and for expediting its adoption by the Legislature. It’s exactly the kind of collaboration that’s necessary to provide the taxpayers of Ulster County with the cost-effective, good government they deserve,” said County Executive Hein.

“Healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of their circumstances; however, if county jail inmates carry private health or dental coverage, it makes perfect sense for taxpayers to be the payer of last resort. It’s a win-win scenario,” said Loughran.