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flag Luzerne County seeks $1.56M more for prison medical costs in 2026 due to aging inmates and rising health needs.

flag Luzerne County's prison system faces rising costs due to increased inmate medical needs, with over 700 off-site visits and 125 ER trips by late November, including 900 hospital days and three on dialysis. flag Division Head James Wilbur cited aging inmates and untreated substance use disorders as key drivers, noting that required medical care fuels overtime, prompting a $1.56 million request for 2026—$820,444 above current levels. flag Despite efforts to control costs, 14 correctional officer vacancies and high turnover persist. flag The prison budget, the largest departmental expense, proposes $33 million for 2026, a $1.5 million rise, with council members questioning the request’s realism amid uncertain medical demands.

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