The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0625, subdivision 17a, to increase medical assistance payment rates for ambulance services. It introduces a new provision that states effective January 1, 2026, medical assistance payment rates for ambulance services will be increased by a specified percentage, with corresponding adjustments to capitation payments for managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans. This new provision replaces the previous subsection (c) and aims to ensure that ambulance service providers receive adequate compensation for their services.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language regarding adjustments to ambulance service rates based on fuel prices. The previous subsection (d) is deleted and replaced with a new subsection (e) that outlines the conditions under which the commissioner must adjust capitation rates if federal approval for the fuel price adjustment is not received. This new provision includes stipulations for payment recoveries from providers if adjustments are made, and it will expire if federal approval is not granted at any time.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0625