HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008 (03) RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONGRESS TO REQUIRE AMENDMENTS TO
FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT
BENEFITS TO INMATES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Resolution No. 3C L (q)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, Title 42, Part 435.1009, Code of Federal Regulations, states that federal
financial participation (FFP) is not available for expenditures for services provided to individuals
who are inmates of public institutions; and
WHEREAS, states being unable to assume the federal share of providing medical
services to FFP eligible persons being held in county jails and detention facilities tend to
terminate or sometimes suspend eligibility; and
WHEREAS, this immediate cessation of benefits occurs prior to the issuance of formal
charges or conviction; and
WHEREAS, counties must provide medical services to all persons incarcerated in local
jails and detentions facilities; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this regulation to immediately cease FFP for medical benefits,
all costs of medical care must be borne solely by counties.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors requests and
strongly urges Congress to require amendments to federal regulation to allow federal financial
participation for medical benefits to incarcerated individuals until convicted and sentenced to
secure detention.
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FURTHER, be it resolved that the St. Croix County Clerk forward a copy of this
resolution to the National Association of Counties, Representatives and Senators representing St.
Croix County, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and to all Wisconsin Counties.
Offered by the Public Protection Committee
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNA RE
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/ /� This Resolution was adopted by the St. Croix County Board
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