Bill > HB2457

This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for air ambulance services. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to increase the base and mileage reimbursement rates for air ambulance medical transportation services to at least 75% of the Medicare ambulance fee schedule rates for the designated Medicare locality, subject to federal approval. The goal is to ensure adequate compensation for air ambulance providers and maintain access to these critical medical transportation services for Medicaid recipients. The bill defines "air ambulance service" as medical transport by helicopter or airplane for patients, as defined by federal law and described by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. By establishing a more competitive reimbursement rate, the legislation aims to support the sustainability of air ambulance services for Medicaid patients in Illinois.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2457&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104