Solution proposed for Medicaid transports
Problems arose when the state took over
So-called "
Now, the
ACAP would become a
WOULD PAY EXPENSES
The system would be modeled after the one used by
Dougal came to a meeting of the
"We are looking at the potential to providing volunteer services for
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Jones said ACAP would receive trip assignments from Medical Answering Services then assign rides to volunteers, as well as do tracking and billing for the rides.
They'd perform a criminal background check on drivers and ensure they have valid driver's licenses and insurance, as well as safe vehicles, he said after the meeting.
Those concerns have all been problems associated with some of the
"There's so much activity with rogue cab companies, we're getting reports some people are afraid to go," he said.
The state only requires the
Supervisor
Others taxis have crashed enroute to appointments, while some have been stopped by police and ticketed for various violations, he said.
COST SKYROCKETED
The state lists 22 approved
County Manager
Supervisor
"It's something that needs to be addressed," he said. "These taxi services have been taking advantage of loopholes, to the detriment of taxpayers."
Dougal said she and Jones will report back to the board on their progress starting the new program.
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