HB 176 Summary

• Creates a supplemental reimbursement program for eligible emergency medical transportation service providers serving medical assistance recipients, with payments equal to federal financial participation received on nonfederal matching funds less administrative fees.

• Limits provider eligibility to those that are state-owned, operated by political subdivisions, or federally recognized tribes/tribal organizations; are enrolled medical assistance providers; and voluntarily participate in the program.

• Caps supplemental reimbursements so combined payments from all sources cannot exceed the provider's actual costs for delivering emergency medical transportation services.

• Authorizes an administrative fee not to exceed 20 percent of the nonfederal share for intergovernmental transfers, with discretionary administrative fees permitted for certified public expenditure arrangements.

• Requires federal approval from the Department of Health and Human Services for the program and mandates legislative notice if federal approval is revoked; takes effect immediately.