MN HF86

Removes the requirement that Community Emergency Medical Technicians (CEMTs) be members of a registered medical response unit or basic life support ambulance service to obtain certification

Expands approved CEMT education programs to include health care systems in addition to colleges and universities

Increases Medical Assistance reimbursement rate for CEMT services from $9.75 to $100 per hour (billed at $25 per 15-minute increment), plus $1.25 per mile for travel to patient homes

Adds requirement that CEMTs must obtain a Unique Minnesota Provider Identifier (UMPI) number to receive Medical Assistance payment

Medical Assistance coverage changes effective January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later