Bill > S07035

This bill 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. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Health to establish a reimbursement methodology to ensure providers are reimbursed at the greater of the medical assistance rate in effect on the effective date of this provision or the Medicare allowable charge. The increase in reimbursement will be phased in over two fiscal years, reaching 100% in the second fiscal year after the bill's enactment.