A bill for an act relating to the expansion of the ground emergency medical transportation program.

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to hire dedicated staff specifically to expand enrollment in the state's ground emergency medical transportation program (which covers ambulance services). The staff will provide technical help, Medicaid enrollment support, and actuary guidance to eligible ambulance providers seeking to join the program. The department must also submit annual reports to the legislature by December 15, tracking enrollment numbers, assistance provided, and barriers to participation. The goal is to improve statewide access to emergency medical transportation services.