A bill for an act relating to the expansion of the ground emergency medical transportation program.(See HF 941, HF 977.)
Impact
The bill is expected to have significant implications for state laws regarding emergency medical services. It directs the Department to develop strategies that would enhance the availability and efficiency of ground emergency medical transportation. By implementing this bill, there will potentially be an increase in the number of emergency medical service providers eligible for enrollment in the program, ultimately expanding coverage and improving response times during emergencies.
Summary
House Study Bill 249 proposes the expansion of the ground emergency medical transportation program in Iowa. The bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services will hire dedicated staff tasked with boosting enrollment in this essential program. This initiative is aimed at facilitating technical assistance, actuarial support, and Medicaid enrollment to eligible providers of ground emergency medical services. The goal is to ensure comprehensive access to emergency medical services throughout the state, particularly in underserved areas.
Contention
While the intent of HSB249 is to improve emergency medical transportation services, there might be points of contention pertaining to funding and resource allocation for the newly established staff. Stakeholders, including healthcare providers and lawmakers, may debate the effectiveness of the bill and whether the expansion aligns with overall state healthcare priorities. Additionally, ensuring that the technical assistance provided translates into effective enrollment and service provision could pose challenges.
A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.(See HF 403, HF 2589.)
A bill for an act relating to Medicaid-related programs and services including the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities and complex rehabilitation technology.(Formerly HF 403, HSB 198.)
A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid program including third-party recovery and taxation of Medicaid managed care organization premiums.(See HF 525, HF 685.)
A bill for an act relating to the work without worry program for employed individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid program.(Formerly HSB 198; See HF 2589.)
A bill for an act relating to the provision of emergency medical services by a physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon and the definition of first responder.(See HF 2507.)
A bill for an act relating to the Medicaid program including third-party recovery and taxation of Medicaid managed care organization premiums.(Formerly HSB 177; See HF 685.)
A bill for an act relating to the maximum amount of available resources disregarded under the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program.(See HF 2690.)
A bill for an act relating to the provision of emergency medical services by a physician and surgeon or osteopathic physician and surgeon and the definition of first responder. (Formerly HF 2258.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
Relating to the creation of and the powers of a comprehensive multimodal urban transportation authority, including the power to impose taxes, issue bonds, and exercise limited eminent domain authority.