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County chief briefs council on anticipated EMS contract increase tied to jail and service costs

3845790 · June 17, 2025

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Chief Greg Reitmeyer said the county is reviewing EMS fees using state Medicaid transport benchmarks and expects a substantial increase in the county contribution, partly driven by jail transport costs; staff will continue negotiations with the city while acknowledging limited time for detailed renegotiation this cycle.

Nez Perce County Chief Greg Reitmeyer briefed the joint Lewiston City Council and Nez Perce County Commission on June 17 about an upcoming refresh of the emergency medical services (EMS) agreement and a significant expected increase in county contributions.

Reitmeyer said staff used state Medicaid transport reporting and cost…

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