Summary
The county pays Braveheart $9,000 a year for emergency backup and coverage of uninsured non-emergency rides. Commissioners tabled action to study billing data and whether SCATS could serve some riders.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Current cost is $9,000 per year under the reduced agreement.
Uninsured residents needing non-emergency medical transport and EMS during surge calls.
Taxpayers subsidizing a private company's uncompensated transports.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jun 1, 2026
The county will keep paying Braveheart's stipend for uninsured, non-paying transports — raised from $750 to $1,000 a month — under its countywide franchise. Commissioners questioned why the county subsidizes private write-offs, but approved the increase for budget purposes.
Board of Commissioners - May 20, 2026
The county pays Braveheart $9,000 a year for emergency backup and coverage of uninsured non-emergency rides. Commissioners tabled action to study billing data and whether SCATS could serve some riders.
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