DAR File No. 27464

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-16

Emergency Medical Services Maximum Ambulance Transportation Rates and Charges

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27464
Filed: 10/01/2004, 09:52
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) Act, Section 26-8a-403, authorizes the EMS Committee to establish maximum rates for ground ambulance providers and paramedic providers.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since the enactment of the rule in 1999, one amendment was made in 2004. This amendment included public comments from affected parties to the establishment of maximum transportation rates for ground ambulance providers and paramedic providers Since the enactment of the rule, the Department received written comments regarding the July 1, 2002, increase of maximum rates in Sections R426-16-2 and R426-16-3 from Utah EMS Association. The Department responded to Utah EMS Association addressing their issues, and is currently in the process of a proposed rule change amending Rule R426-16. There are no opposing comments since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule provides for the establishment of maximum ground ambulance transportation rates to be charged by licensed ambulance and paramedic providers and must be continued to protect the welfare, health and safety of the citizens of Utah who receive prehospital care.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jan Buttrey at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6718, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at jbuttrey@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Jan Buttrey at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6718, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at jbuttrey@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.