Bill > HB2531

This bill aims to align the quality assurance fee for the ambulance transport fund with federal regulations by modifying existing laws. Specifically, it changes how the add-on to Medicaid fee-for-service payments for ambulance transports is calculated, requiring the authority to adjust it annually to reflect the available fee amount, based on projected transports and gross revenue. The bill also revises the calculation of the quality assurance fee rate for ambulance transport providers, introducing a new formula for state fiscal years until June 30, 2026, which includes the state medical assistance percentage, and then sets a fixed rate from July 1, 2026, onward, with provisions for adjustments if the available fee amount significantly deviates from the aggregate fee schedule amount. Additionally, it clarifies that the "annual quality assurance fee rate" is a percentage of annual gross revenue for participating providers. The "authority" refers to the Washington State Health Care Authority, which administers these programs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2531&Year=2025&Initiative=false