Section 443.11 - Mileage reimbursement and paratransit services for individuals receiving methadone treatment(a) An individual receiving methadone treatment by a licensed provider, pursuant to a narcotic treatment program, shall be eligible for the following: (1) mileage reimbursement equal to the distance from the individual's residence to the treatment program closest to the individual's residence; or(2) paratransit services if the treatment is received at the treatment program closest to the individual's residence based on a one-way trip calculation.(b) The department shall develop an exceptions process based on medical emergency, physical health, safety issues and availability of closest provider.(c) County medical assistance transportation programs in consultation with the department shall develop procedures for the prevention, detection and reporting of suspected fraud and abuse relating to the reimbursement of mileage for methadone treatment.(d) [Deleted by 2015 Amendment.]Amended by P.L. TBD 2015 No. 92, § 7, eff. 12/28/2015.1967, June 13, P.L. 31, No. 21, art. 4, § 443.11, added 2011, Dec. 22, P.L. 561, No. 121, § 2, effective in 30 days [Jan. 23, 2012].