The bill establishes a new section, 147A.19A, focused on the expansion of the ground emergency medical transportation program in Iowa. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to hire dedicated staff specifically for the purpose of increasing enrollment in this program. These staff members are tasked with providing technical assistance, actuarial support, and Medicaid enrollment assistance to eligible ground emergency medical transportation providers seeking to participate in the program. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to emergency medical services across the state.

Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit an annual report to the General Assembly by December 15, detailing the progress of the ground emergency medical transportation program. This report must include the number of providers enrolled in the program, the number of providers that received assistance in the previous fiscal year, and any barriers encountered in the enrollment process. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and efficiency of emergency medical services in Iowa.