This bill aims to establish minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance transportation services, specifically setting a rate of $300 for basic life support emergency ambulance transports starting July 1, 2024. This represents a significant increase from the current reimbursement rate of $58 per transport. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the ground ambulance mileage reimbursement rate will be set at no less than $8.94 for each loaded mile during the emergency transportation of a Medicaid beneficiary, with provisions for annual adjustments based on the corresponding Medicare mileage rate.

To implement these changes, the Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations and applying for any required state plan amendments or waivers to secure federal financial participation for state Medicaid expenditures. The bill is designed to enhance the financial support for ambulance services under the Medicaid program, ensuring that providers are adequately compensated for their services.