Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SR140

Introduced

6/30/23

Refer

6/30/23

Caption

Urging the Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth to submit a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide reimbursement for emergency medical services for the nontransport of Medicaid patients, and urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expeditiously review and approve the state plan amendment submitted by the Department of Human Services.

Impact

The passage of SR140 would have a significant impact on state laws concerning Medicaid reimbursements. By advocating for reimbursement of non-transport emergency services, the resolution seeks to establish a more comprehensive approach to Medicaid funding. This could lead to changes in how emergency medical services are rendered and reimbursed in the Commonwealth, potentially increasing the resources allocated to emergency providers and advancing patient care without transport.

Summary

SR140 is a resolution urging the Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth to submit a state plan amendment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at providing reimbursement for emergency medical services when there is no transport of Medicaid patients. This resolution seeks to address the financial aspects of emergency services, particularly in situations where patients receive medical attention but are not transported to a facility. It highlights the growing need for Medicare and Medicaid systems to adapt and ensure proper funding for such essential services.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR140 appears to be generally supportive, particularly among stakeholders in the healthcare and emergency services sectors. Proponents argue that the resolution is crucial for ensuring the sustainability of emergency services providers and reflects an understanding of the evolving nature of healthcare delivery. However, there may be concerns regarding financial implications and the potential need for additional state resources to fulfill the proposed amendment.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the implementation and funding of the proposed state plan amendment. Some stakeholders may express reservations about the cost implications for the state budget, particularly in light of existing healthcare funding challenges. Additionally, there could be debates over the specifics of what constitutes reimbursable services under this amendment, along with its potential effects on healthcare delivery practices in the Commonwealth.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA S1004

Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school.

PA H6308

Requires the executive office of health and human services to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a state plan amendment for reimbursement for health services in a school.

PA HJR28

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Department for Medicaid Services to request guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for Medicaid coverage on prescription digital therapeutics in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

PA SCR62

Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to seek a Medicaid state plan amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to include as a Medicaid service the Tdap vaccine to pregnant women and to provide a cost analysis to the legislature for providing this Medicaid service.

PA SCR119

Requesting The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To: Jointly Review Any Research Applied Behavior Analysis For Adults; Develop And Adopt Rules, Policies, And Plan Amendments Necessary To Ensure That The State Medicaid Program Covers Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, For Individuals Aged Twenty-one And Older With Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Including Autism Spectrum Disorder; And Apply For Any Necessary Approvals From The Federal Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services To Amend The State Medicaid Plan To Provide Reimbursements For Medically Necessary Services, Including Applied Behavior Analysis Services, To Medicaid-eligible Persons Over The Age Of Twenty-one Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

PA HCR103

Expressing support for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's application to the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

PA HR1030

Resolution; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

PA SR172

Urging The Department Of Human Services' Med-quest Division To Advocate That The State Increase Medicaid Reimbursements To Dentists And, Upon An Increase Approval, To Proactively Inform Both Dental Service Providers And Medicaid Beneficiaries Of New Rate Plans.

PA SCR188

PA HB751

Community Health, Department of; submit a Section 1115 waiver request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for Medicare and Medicaid Services; authorize

Similar Bills

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