SB221

Louisiana SB221 requires Medicaid to cover treatment-in-place services provided by ambulance providers.

Louisiana SB221 defines "treatment-in-place service" as an encounter between an ambulance provider and beneficiary in response to a 911 call, where assessment or treatment is provided but transport is not performed. The bill mandates Medicaid coverage for these services and sets reimbursement rates based on the level of response and services rendered. The Louisiana Department of Health is required to promulgate rules to implement these provisions. Effective August 1, 2026.