Expands the ground emergency medical transportation program by employing dedicated staff to assist providers.

This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to hire dedicated staff for expanding the ground emergency medical transportation program. The staff will provide technical assistance, actuary support, and Medicaid enrollment assistance to eligible providers. The department must develop the program to ensure statewide access to emergency medical services. The bill also requires the department to submit an annual report to the general assembly detailing enrollment numbers and barriers to participation.

Expands the ground emergency medical transportation program by employing dedicated staff to assist providers.

This bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to hire dedicated staff for expanding the ground emergency medical transportation program. The staff will provide technical assistance, actuary support, and Medicaid enrollment assistance to eligible providers. The department must develop the program to ensure statewide access to emergency medical services. The bill also requires the department to submit an annual report to the general assembly detailing enrollment numbers and barriers to participation.