This bill establishes an ambulance provider assessment fee aimed at generating revenue to supplement Medicaid payments for ambulance providers. It outlines the procedures for collecting and distributing the fee, as well as provisions for auditing ambulance provider reports and payments. Additionally, the bill includes measures for imposing penalties and interest on late payments, ensuring compliance and accountability within the system.

Furthermore, the bill provides rulemaking authority and includes definitions relevant to the assessment fee. It amends Section 17-7-502 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes and establishes a statutory appropriation for the generated revenues. The bill also specifies an effective date and a contingent termination date, ensuring that the provisions are implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB0828_1.pdf: 17-7-502
HB0828_2.pdf: 17-7-502
Amended: 17-7-502
Introduced: 17-7-502