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NY A09237
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Eliminates prior authorization requirement for transportation to obtain emergency care, including emergency medical transportation by certified ambulance services
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Directs the Department of Health commissioner to establish a reimbursement methodology ensuring ambulance providers receive the greater of either the current medical assistance rate or the Medicare allowable charge
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Phases in reimbursement increases over three state fiscal years: 33% in year one, 66% in year two, and 100% in year three and beyond
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Makes the state responsible for 100% of medical assistance expenditures for emergency transportation on or after April 1, 2024, after deducting any federal funds received
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Takes effect April 1 of the year following enactment, with exceptions for existing repeal and reversion provisions
Legislative Description
Allows for reimbursement of transportation costs for emergency care without prior authorization by the social services official including emergency medical transportation by an ambulance service certified under article 30 of the public health law; authorizes the commissioner of health to establish a reimbursement methodology to ensure providers are reimbursed.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
5/14/2024