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NJ A3650
NJ A3650Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services, an increase of $142 from the State's existing rate of $58 per transport. In doing so, the sponsor aims to ensure that emergency ambulance transportation providers, which deliver integral medical services for those with unplanned urgent and life-threatening health conditions, are given the financial support necessary to serve the community. Currently, New Jersey has the lowest Medicaid reimbursement rate for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services in the region. Surrounding states' rates range from $65.27 in Delaware to $293.90 in Connecticut. Moreover, pending legislation in Pennsylvania would increase that state's rate to $325 per transport, which would be the highest rate in the region.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $200 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services, an increase from the existing rate of $58 per transport. This aims to ensure that emergency ambulance transportation providers, who deliver critical medical services for those with urgent and life-threatening conditions, receive the necessary financial support to serve the community. Currently, New Jersey has the lowest Medicaid reimbursement rate for these services in the region, and the bill seeks to address this disparity by aligning the state's rate with the higher rates in surrounding states.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Carol Murphy (D)*,
Gabriel Rodriguez (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Julio Marenco (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3650 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3650_I1.HTM |
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