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NJ S1774
NJ S1774Establishes minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ambulance transportation services.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate of $300 for basic life support emergency ambulance transportation services, an increase of $242 from the State's existing rate of $58 per transport. The bill also provides that, beginning on July 1, 2024, the ground ambulance mileage reimbursement rate within the Medicaid program will be no less than $8.94 for each loaded mile during the emergency transportation of a Medicaid beneficiary. The ground ambulance mileage reimbursement rate established by the bill would be annually adjusted in each subsequent fiscal year to a rate equal to the ground ambulance mileage rate set for Medicare as of July 1 in the corresponding fiscal year.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new minimum reimbursement rates for ambulance services provided to individuals covered by Medicaid, a government health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. Starting July 1, 2024, the bill mandates a minimum payment of $300 for each emergency ambulance transport that provides basic life support, a significant increase from the current rate. Additionally, the bill sets a minimum reimbursement rate of $8.94 per loaded mile for ground ambulance transportation of Medicaid beneficiaries, also effective July 1, 2024. This mileage rate will be adjusted annually to match the rate set by Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors and certain disabled individuals, ensuring it keeps pace with federal standards. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with implementing these changes through regulations and seeking necessary federal approvals to fund these increased payments.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Troy Singleton (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Kristin Corrado (R),
Vin Gopal (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Raj Mukherji (D),
Paul Sarlo (D),
Bob Singer (R),
Brian Stack (D),
Latham Tiver (R),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1774 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1774_I1.HTM |
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