WSR 23-13-101
HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
[Filed June 20, 2023, 10:56 a.m.]
NOTICE
Title or Subject: Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA) 23-0039 Ambulance Transportation Rates.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023.
Description: The health care authority (HCA) intends to submit SPA 23-0039 to update the fee schedule as directed by legislature in the 2023 session 5187 (budget), sections 211(48) and 211(59).
SPA 23-0039 is expected to increase the annual aggregate payment for the below listed service codes:
Description | Code | Current Rate | Increase | New Rate |
Fixed Wing Base | A0430 | $910.81 | 189% | $2,632.24 |
Rotary Wing Base | A0431 | $804.45 | 265% | $2,936.24 |
Air Mileage - Fixed Wing | A0435 | $5.50 | 57% | $8.64 |
Air Mileage - Rotary Wing | A0436 | $13.31 | 68% | $22.36 |
ALS Base NE | A0426 | $168.43 | 64% | $276.23 |
BLS Base NE | A0428 | $115.34 | 80% | $207.61 |
Mileage | A0425 | $5.08 | 35% | $6.86 |
SPA 23-0023 is in the development process; therefore, a copy is not yet available for review. HCA would appreciate any input or concerns regarding this SPA. To request a copy when it becomes available or submit comments, please contact the person named below (please note that all comments are subject to public review and disclosure, as are the names of those who comment).
CONTACT: Stefanee Hale, ambulance transport and quality assurance fee program, phone 360-725-9528, TRS 711, email hcaambulanceadmin@hca.wa.gov, website hca.wa.gov.