CMS has published an important Proposed Rule in the Federal Register regarding state Medicaid programs. Although this is currently only a proposed rule, it would, if adopted, permit states to submit amended state Medicaid plans to eliminate non-emergency medical transportation as a covered Medicaid benefit. In short, state Medicaid programs would no longer be required to pay for non-emergency transport services for many types of Medicaid enrollees.
This Proposed Rule was published with a very short comment period. Comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 24, 2008. We urge ambulance services everywhere to take a few moments to submit comments to CMS, as this Proposed Rule could have serious negative consequences for America's ambulance industry. We suggest that everyone urge CMS not to adopt this rule permitting states to drop non-emergency medical transportation as a covered benefit in state Medicaid programs.
CLICK HERE to read a copy of the Proposed Rule, along with instructions on how to submit comments.
