This bill amends several sections of the Medical Assistance Act in Nebraska, specifically focusing on the provisions related to supplemental reimbursement for ground emergency medical transport. Key changes include the calculation of supplemental reimbursement, which will now be based on actual and allowable costs rather than a per-transport basis. Additionally, the bill mandates that governmental entities seeking reimbursement must certify compliance with federal regulations as of January 1, 2025, and maintain records to support their claims. The Department of Health and Human Services is also tasked with seeking necessary federal approvals for implementing these changes by January 1, 2026.

Further amendments clarify that the department must submit claims for federal financial participation for allowable expenditures and ensure that claims only include eligible costs. The bill also establishes that if a judicial or federal determination finds that supplemental reimbursements are improperly provided, the department's chief executive officer must declare such reimbursements inoperative. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed, indicating a comprehensive update to the existing framework governing ground emergency medical transport reimbursement in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-982, 68-985, 68-986, 68-987, 68-988