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NY A02442
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Eliminates prior authorization requirements for Medicaid transportation to obtain emergency care, including emergency medical transportation by certified ambulance services
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a reimbursement methodology ensuring ambulance providers receive the greater of either the current Medicaid rate or the Medicare allowable charge
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Phases in the increased reimbursement over three years: 33% in year one, 66% in year two, and 100% in year three and thereafter
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Shifts 100% of the state share of costs for emergency ambulance transportation and care to the state (after deducting federal funds), effective April 1, 2025
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Applies to ambulance services certified under Article 30 of the Public Health Law
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
referred to health
1/7/2026