In response to Representative Adelstein's question regarding inmate phone calls, Mr. Bloomberg advised that if money is not appropriated, inmates' families will have to be charged.

In response to a question from Representative Adelstein, Mr. Bloomberg explained that correctional programs aren't eligible for Title 19. When a state program is licensed, the maximum clientele number is 25; hence the two girl's programs being at the 24 number.

In response to a question from Senator Apa, Mr. Bollinger indicated that if a juvenile from the Custer facility is admitted to the hospital, after 24 hours they become Title 19 eligible, although DOC could ultimately become responsible. Mr. Bollinger said the Department will look into whether DOC is eligible to be billed at the Medicare rate.

Senator Putnam advised that the whole problem with trying to determine whether there has been a cost savings by going to the state plan is that the hospitals were not asked to submit a bid for FY 2003, so the committee members don't have those figures to compare.

Mr. Bloomberg indicated that he would provide Representative Klaudt with regulations concerning Title 19 eligibility.

Representative Adelstein inquired as to how closely the Department was following the $7,680,119 FY2002 State Plan budget (Document #1). Mr. Bollinger indicated he would provide that information.

In response to a question from Representative Clark, Mr. Bloomberg advised that it would not be feasible to start a new, licensed Title 19 program, as it is hard to efficiently administer small, stand alone programs. He thinks the 75 number is minimal for a viable facility. He indicated to Senator Dennert that even if DOC could come up with a boy's program meeting Title 19 eligibility requirements, the program couldn't be operated in close proximity to a Juvenile Prison. Mr. Bloomberg indicated that the Boot Camp program is a 3 - 4 month program, whereas many of the juveniles that were at the State Training School need a much longer program. He also indicated that a privately run prison would not be Title 19 eligible.

In response to a question from Representative Burg, Mr. Bloomberg indicated the juvenile programs in the Department of Corrections do use Indian Health Services programs when warranted.

In response to a question from Representative Pummel, Mr. Bloomberg advised that the Department is looking into the feasibility of leasing the State Training School facilities along with other options.

Mr. Bloomberg advised Representative Richter that a State Engineer's study had estimated the cost

for fixing the Jameson security system at $500,000..

In response to a question from Representative Clark, Mr. Bollinger advised that the 105 number for the State Training School and the 64 for the Juvenile Prison are maximum numbers (Document #3). He said it could be possible to do things with the physical facilities, and that the Department would provide Representative Clark with more detailed information on the physical facilities, number of buildings, square footage, etc.

In response to a question from Senator Kleven, Mr. Bloomberg indicated that the number of those severely handicapped is too small to make a program feasible at the State Training School facilities, and that a state operated program wouldn't be eligible for Title 19.

Mr. Bloomberg indicated that, although stated differently, DOC's mission statement does include rehabilitation and restoration, in response to a question from Representative Lange.