Connecticut SB00429 revises Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services to use a relative value unit system.

Connecticut SB00429 mandates the Commissioner of Social Services to revise the payment methodology for ambulance services under the Medicaid program. The bill introduces a relative value unit system similar to the Medicare program, effective July 1, 2026. Basic life support nonemergency transport will serve as the base rate, with the system applied to various transport services. This change aims to increase Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services by modifying the out-of-district mileage calculation.

Connecticut SB00429 revises Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services to use a relative value unit system.

Connecticut SB00429 mandates the Commissioner of Social Services to revise the payment methodology for ambulance services under the Medicaid program. The bill introduces a relative value unit system similar to the Medicare program, effective July 1, 2026. Basic life support nonemergency transport will serve as the base rate, with the system applied to various transport services. This change aims to increase Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services by modifying the out-of-district mileage calculation.