Ground Ambulance Reimbursement for BHCC Transports

Pending Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval, effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2026, the MO HealthNet Division (MHD) will reimburse enrolled ambulance providers for ground transportation from the point of pickup to the nearest appropriate BHCC for participants with a confirmed or suspected mental health and/or substance use disorder diagnosis who are experiencing a behavioral crisis or are presenting for urgent behavioral needs. Please see the attached bulletin for reference.