The bill establishes specific compensation limits for health care providers and emergency medical transportation entities that serve inmates in Leon County detention centers, particularly when these providers do not have a contract with the county. It defines key terms such as "air ambulance," "ambulance," and "health care provider," and specifies that compensation for medical services may not exceed 110% of the Medicare allowable rate. However, if a health care provider has reported a negative operating margin for the previous year, the compensation limit can increase to 125% of the Medicare allowable rate.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that compensation for emergency medical transportation services is also capped at 110% of the Medicare allowable rate for providers without a contract with the county. It explicitly states that the provisions of this act do not apply to charges for medical services provided at hospitals operated by Leon County. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.