REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS29227 / S1283
The purpose of this legislation is to establish provisions regarding supplemental Medicaid reimbursement for
Ground Emergency Medical Transportation. Ambulance services provide more uncompensated care than any
other major health care provider. Currently, Medicaid only reimburses approximately a quarter of the true cost
of ground emergency medical transport. Supplemental reimbursement would help to further cover the true
cost of emergency medical services and greatly benefit rural areas with less access to emergency medical care,
without a cost to either the state or local municipalities.
FISCAL NOTE
There will be a minimal impact to the General Fund of $56,000 annually for one FTE to administer this program.
An eligible provider as a condition of receiving supplemental reimbursement pursuant to this legislation shall
enter into, and maintain, an agreement with the Division of Medicaid for the purposes of implementing this
legislation and reimbursing the department for the costs of administering this program. This will require federal
funds spending authority with an estimated impact of $20 million dollars annually.
Contact:
Sarah Bettwieser
Idaho Fire Chiefs Association
(208) 713-9466
Rob Shoplock
Professional Firefighters of Idaho
(208) 573-4706
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/17/2022, 2:06 PM