Senate Bill 111 aims to clarify the responsibilities and reimbursement processes for the transportation of minors approved for emergency detention in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that the county approving the emergency detention is responsible for the transportation of the minor to the facility, including custody placement and transportation costs. Counties may contract with law enforcement agencies, ambulance services, or third-party vendors for this transportation, but law enforcement can only be used if it is the least restrictive and most appropriate option, contingent upon receiving necessary federal approval for Medical Assistance funding.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for reimbursement to counties for the transportation of minors under the Medical Assistance program. It amends existing statutes to ensure that counties can seek reimbursement for costs associated with transporting minors for emergency detention, with specific criteria established for third-party vendors. The Department of Health Services (DHS) is tasked with submitting requests for federal approval necessary for these reimbursements and may set standards for allowable costs. The bill also includes a placeholder for funding in the biennial state budget to support these reimbursements.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49.45(29x)(a), 49.45, 51.15(2)(e)(intro.), 51.15