HB 1358-S2.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the state health care authority to adopt standards for the reimbursement of health care services provided to eligible clients by fire departments pursuant to a community assistance referral and education services program.

Requires the standards to allow payment for covered health care services provided to individuals whose medical needs do not require ambulance transport to an emergency department.

Requires the department of health to: (1) Review the professional certification and training of health professionals participating in a community assistance referral and education program;

(2) Review the certification and training requirements in other states with similar programs; and

(3) Coordinate with the state health care authority to link the certification requirements with the covered health care services recommended for payment.

Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to, in consultation with the state health care authority, conduct a cost-effectiveness review of the standards for reimbursement.

Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.