NC S383

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to design a plan for Medicaid reimbursement of ambulance transports for Medicaid recipients in behavioral health crisis to behavioral health clinics or alternative appropriate care locations.

Requires EMS Systems seeking reimbursement to demonstrate that EMS providers have received appropriate education in caring for individuals in behavioral health crisis and maintain at least one partnership with a receiving facility capable of providing appropriate care.

Mandates EMS Systems include a report on patient experiences and outcomes in their EMS System Plan in accordance with rules adopted by the Division of Health Regulation, Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Requires the Department to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid and NC Health Choice by December 1, 2017, including proposed reimbursement methodology, financial impact analysis, funding source determination, and implementation timeline.