AL SB144

Removes the sunset clause from the quarterly assessment on emergency medical transport providers, making the assessment permanent instead of expiring after the fiscal quarter starting July 1, 2028

Assessment funds Medicaid enhancement payments for maintenance and expansion of emergency medical transport services in Alabama

Assessment rate is set quarterly by the Department of Revenue in consultation with Alabama Medicaid Agency, capped at a maximum of 5.3 percent of total revenue from emergency medical transports

Effective date is October 1, 2026