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Board approves MedAct expansion: 9 new EMT/paramedic positions and higher user fees
Summary
Johnson County approved hiring nine EMTs/paramedics for its impact ambulance program, increased MedAct user fees to two times Medicare reimbursement, and authorized a $1.2 million FY26 reallocation to fund the expansion, with the board signaling follow-up on broader service funding needs.
On Nov. 13 the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved a plan to expand the MedAct impact ambulance program by hiring nine EMTs and paramedics, increase user fees to two times the Medicare reimbursement rate, and authorize a one-time reallocation of $1,200,000 from general fund reserves in FY26 to support the change.
Paul Davis and Scott Sayer presented the request, framed as a targeted, fiscally responsible way to address rising call volumes (up 67% since 2010)…
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