Senate Bill 183 aims to enhance the reimbursement process for emergency services under the Medical Assistance program, specifically addressing non-transport ambulance services. Starting January 1, 2027, the bill mandates that the Department of Health Services (DHS) adjust the reimbursement rate for services coded as A0998 (ambulance response and treatment, no transport) to match the rate for A0429 (ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport). This change is intended to ensure that emergency medical responders are adequately compensated for their services, even when a patient is not transported.

Additionally, the bill requires the Emergency Medical Services Board to collaborate with DHS and the Technical College System Board to produce an annual report on changes to the scope of practice for emergency medical responders and practitioners. This report will inform the legislature about state and national developments in the field and their implications for training. Furthermore, the bill modifies eligibility criteria for the expenditure restraint incentive program by excluding certain expenditures related to joint fire departments and emergency medical services from the calculations that determine eligibility for incentive payments.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 79.05(2)(c), 79.05
Bill Text: 79.05(2)(c), 79.05