HB857

In public assistance, further providing for emergency transportation services.

Introduced·3/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB857 amends emergency transportation services reimbursement rates for Medicaid enrollees.

Pennsylvania HB857 amends the Human Services Code to adjust reimbursement rates for emergency transportation services provided to Medicaid enrollees. Effective January 1, 2024, reimbursement will be based on the highest Medicare rates or current Medicaid Ambulance Fees. Starting July 1, 2025, services for enrollees who did not require or refused transport will also be reimbursed at these rates. The changes apply to Medical Assistance - Fee-for-Service, Medical Assistance - Capitation, and Medical Assistance - Community HealthChoices appropriations.

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Current
Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 11, 2025

House

Referred to Human Services