Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 1245.51 - General payment policy(a) Payment is made for medically necessary ambulance transportation services subject to the conditions and limitations established in this chapter, and Chapters 1101 and 1150 (relating to general provisions; and MA Program payment policies). Payment for transportation other than by ambulance is made through the MA Transportation Program, administered by the Office of Social Programs in accordance with § 175.23(b)(2) and (3) (relating to requirements).(b) Ambulance services which obtain Voluntary Ambulance Service Certification (VASC) from the Department of Health will be reimbursed at a higher rate than non-VASC certified services, as listed in Chapter 1150.The provisions of this § 1245.51 adopted October 31, 1980, effective 11/10/1980, 10 Pa.B. 4257; amended December 23, 1983, effective 1/1/1983, 13 Pa.B. 3932; amended September 30, 1988, effective 10/1/1988, 18 Pa.B. 4418; amended October 18, 1991, effective 10/19/1991 and apply retroactively to August 1, 1989, 21 Pa.B. 4951.