SB272 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bobby D. SingletonSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Medicaid, increase reimbursement rates for certain ambulance services

Summary

The bill would require Alabama Medicaid to raise reimbursements for certain ambulance services to 75% of the Medicare rate for Medicaid recipients who are not Medicare-eligible, pending federal approval and governor signature.

What This Bill Does

It directs the Medicaid Agency to increase payments for specific ambulance services listed by HCPCS codes for non-Medicare-eligible Medicaid recipients. The higher rate (75% of Medicare) would apply to providers licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health. The change would take effect after the bill is enacted and approved by the governor, contingent on federal approval.

Who It Affects

• Medicaid recipients who are not eligible for Medicare would receive ambulance services funded at a higher reimbursement rate (75% of Medicare).
• Ambulance service providers licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health would receive higher reimbursements for these services.

Key Provisions

• Increase reimbursement to 75% of the applicable Medicare rate for each listed ambulance service level.
• Apply to HCPCS codes: A0425 (Ground mileage), A0426, A0427, A0428, A0429, A0431, A0433, A0434, A0436.
• Subject to approval by the federal government.
• Effective immediately after passage and governor's approval, or otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Medicaid