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 federal approval for Medical Assistance funding. The bill also allows counties to request reimbursement from the Department of Health Services (DHS) for transportation costs, with DHS establishing standards for allowable costs.

Key amendments include the creation of new statutes regarding reimbursement for transportation of minors and the establishment of criteria for third-party vendors to qualify for reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program. The bill modifies existing statutes to ensure that reimbursement is available for minors who are recipients of medical assistance and outlines the process for DHS to seek federal approval for these reimbursements. The provisions of the bill will take effect following the necessary federal approvals or on the effective date determined by DHS if no federal approval is required.

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