Bill > LB610

This bill updates provisions of the Ground Emergency Medical Transport Act related to supplemental reimbursement for emergency medical transport services in Nebraska. The bill modifies how eligible providers can receive additional payment for ground emergency medical transport services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries, changing the reimbursement calculation from a per-transport basis to a method based on actual and allowable costs. It requires governmental entities seeking supplemental reimbursement to certify expenditures in compliance with federal regulations, provide supporting evidence, submit required data, and maintain detailed records. The bill updates key implementation dates to January 1, 2025 and 2026, extending previous timelines for federal approvals and program implementation. It also preserves the Department of Health and Human Services' authority to limit the program to allowable expenditures under federal law, submit claims for federal financial participation, and make adjustments to ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements. Importantly, the bill maintains provisions that allow the department to stop the supplemental reimbursement program if federal authorities determine it does not meet legal standards, ensuring continued alignment with federal healthcare regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59252