House Bill 201 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-5-165, to establish new reimbursement rates for ground-based ambulance services that provide emergency and nonemergency services to TennCare recipients. The bill specifies that these services must have a base of operations in Tennessee. For covered emergency services, the reimbursement rate is set at no less than 67.5% of the federal Medicare program's allowable charge for participating providers. In contrast, for covered nonemergency services, the reimbursement rate is established at no less than 100% of the federal Medicare program's allowable charge.

The bill aims to ensure that ambulance services are fairly compensated for their services to TennCare recipients, thereby supporting the operational viability of these essential services within the state. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in implementing these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-5-165