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Brentwood qualifies for GEMT reimbursement; staff expects roughly $62,000 for early 2025 runs
Summary
The city's emergency services qualified for Missouri GEMT reimbursement after a state review and a PCG audit, with staff estimating about $62,000 in ambulance revenue for Jan. 1–June 30, 2025 and a qualification tied to 2,025 runs.
The chief briefed the Ways and Means Committee that Brentwood’s ambulance service qualified for additional state GEMT (ground emergency medical transportation) reimbursement after a PCG-prepared audit and a state notice. "We qualified for additional funding for 2,025 ambulance runs," the chief said, and staff estimated about $62,000 in ambulance revenue for Jan. 1–June 30, 2025.
Committee members asked where the funds will be recorded; Michelle said reimbursements will post to the ambulance fee account in the general fund. She cautioned that because the funds are not specially tagged, they can be used like other general-fund revenue and could temporarily inflate that revenue line for future budget planning if the reimbursement is not recurring.
The chief and Michelle said documentation and the state audit were favorable and that not every ambulance provider in the state qualifies for the nonfederal match payment, so Brentwood’s ability to claim funds depends on continued program funding and qualifying documentation.
