Connecticut SB00429 - Medicaid Reimbursement for Emergency Ambulance Transportation
Summary
Connecticut passed SB00429, amending state law to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency ambulance services. The bill modifies the out-of-district mileage calculation methodology used to determine reimbursement. The legislation passed the Senate 36-0 on April 8, 2026, having previously received unanimous committee approval.
What changed
Connecticut enacted SB00429, amending state law to increase Medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical transportation by changing how out-of-district mileage is calculated. The bill passed the Senate 36-0 after unanimous approval in the Human Services Committee. EMS providers and municipal ambulance services receiving Medicaid reimbursement will see adjusted payment rates based on the new mileage methodology. Healthcare facilities, county governments, and third-party ambulance operators should review billing procedures and financial projections to account for the updated reimbursement structure beginning in 2026.
What to do next
- Update billing systems to reflect new out-of-district mileage calculation methodology
- Review Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency medical transportation services
- Coordinate with state Medicaid agency on implementation timeline
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ChangeBridge / Connecticut / SB00429 Passed SB00429 Senate Bill Passed 2026-04-08
An Act Concerning Medicaid Reimbursement For Emergency Medical Transportation.
To increase Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services by amending the out-of-district mileage calculation for such services.
Bill Details
State Connecticut
Session 2026 General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillst...
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Human Services Committee
Action History
2026-04-08 S Senate Passed 2026-04-01 S File Number 311 2026-04-01 S Senate Calendar Number 221 2026-04-01 S Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate 2026-04-01 S Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-26 S Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM 2026-03-20 S Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-19 S Joint Favorable 2026-03-06 S Public Hearing 03/10 2026-03-05 S Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
Votes
2026-03-19 HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) Yea: 23 Nay: 0 2026-04-08 Senate Roll Call Vote 51 Yea: 36 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-05 J Human Services
Bill Text Versions
2026-03-04 Introduced 2026-04-01 Comm Sub Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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