GEMT

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What is GEMT?

Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program

GEMT is a federally funded Medicaid program that has been around for years, but was introduced to Illinois via legislation in 2019. The program allows municipalities an opportunity to collect an additional Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services, above and beyond what the State reimburses for Medicaid claims for Emergency Transportation.

While it may seem tedious to provide the necessary information,including an annual cost report, the payback has been an important source of revenue that has proven desperately needed.

Program Requirements

Be owned or operated by an eligible governmental entity including State, City, County and Fire Protection Districts
Approve and file an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
Be enrolled as a Medicaid provider during the period being claimed
Provide Medical Transportation services to Medicaid recipients during the period claimed
File an annual cost report due no later than October 1 for the recent fiscal year

If you are a Fire Department or Fire District transporting patients to an emergency room don't miss out.

Click here for some information from Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

Contact GEMT Expert Phil Giannattasio at the Naperville Fire Department.