Hepatitis C treatment guidelines published by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons have stated that all people with hepatitis C are candidates for treatment. However, they state that healthcare providers, including in prisons and jails, should prioritize patients with the greatest need for medical treatment. Unfortunately, because there are so many people with hepatitis C in prison and jail, this means treatment options are often very limited.
To read more about what might prioritize someone for treatment, and what someone can do if they aren't currently eligible for treatment:
Federal Prisons Treatment Guidelines
These guidelines are not requirements. State prisons create their own treatment protocols. Many state prisons model their protocols based on these guidelines.
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) INFECTION, Federal Bureau of Prisons, August 2018
For information about practices in a particular state, consider contacting your state's prison health services.
Links to State Department of Corrections Websites