Title
A Resolution authorizing the Dept. of Social Services to create and administer an Emergency Medical Transportation Assistance Program to assist individuals who are income-eligible with paying the cost of emergency medical transportation services. [Council Office, Maynard]
Body
WHEREAS, many Lexington-Fayette County citizens find it difficult or are unable to pay the fees associated with emergency ambulance transportation ; and
WHEREAS, because many Lexington-Fayette County citizens perceive that they are unable to pay for the cost of emergency medical transport, many make the decision to refuse emergency medical transport that is offered; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services' Adult and Tenant Services currently provides limited financial assistance for other program areas to certain income-eligible Lexington-Fayette County citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Department of Social Services is hereby authorized to create and administer an Emergency Medical Transportation Assistance Program. The Program shall be designed to assist individuals who are income-eligible with paying for the cost of emergency medical transportation services. The Department shall develop the application and procedures necessary for the administration of the program.
Section 2- That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
_________________________________ MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL