Medicaid Rate Increase for EMS Services
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0135 Bill No.: SF0004 Effective: 7/1/2026 LSO No.: 26LSO-0135 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0034 Chapter No.: 69 Prime Sponsor: Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Interim Committee Catch Title: Medicaid rate increase-EMS services. Has Report: Yes Subject: Increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for emergency medical services. Summary/Major Elements: This act increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for emergency medical services provided by ground ambulance service providers to one hundred percent (100%) of the current Medicare rate. The Department of Health is required to develop enhanced Medicaid rural and super-rural fee schedules for emergency medical services provided by ground ambulance service providers. This act requires the Department of Health to report to the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee regarding the additional costs incurred by the increased reimbursement rates. This act provides an appropriation for purposes of increasing the reimbursement rates. Comments: Requires a report to the Joint Appropriations Committee and the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee on or before October 31, 2027. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurrence because they believe the House made good work by amending the bill to require the Department of Health to develop enhanced Medicaid fees for rural and super-rural emergency medical services.
R · H40
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary rate increase to help EMS services, distinguishing it from Medicaid expansion.
R · H32
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports voting for the amendment and bill, noting it raises rates from a historical low of 68% to 110%.
R · H62
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because municipalities are losing EMS services due to insufficient reimbursement from state and federal levels, citing a specific example of high costs versus low reimbursement.
D · H14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a necessary adjustment to cover costs for EMS providers, ensuring they remain ready to serve seniors and maternal health needs.
R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because rural emergency medical services are at risk of being lost due to a lack of funding and reimbursement, which this legislation addresses by increasing rates to cover costs.
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Failed 2nd reading by Representative Sherwood
Adopted Committee of the Whole by Representative Rodriguez-Williams