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Fire chief outlines Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program as potential revenue source
Summary
Torrance County Fire Chief presented the New Mexico ASPP as a way to supplement low Medicaid transport reimbursements; the county could join if it provides upfront intergovernmental transfers, with estimated quarterly IGT ~$24,007.34 and projected supplemental payments of approximately $61,000 per quarter.
The Fire Chief briefed commissioners on the New Mexico Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP) that supplements Medicaid/Medicare transport reimbursements for agencies that transport Medicaid/Medicare patients. The chief said Torrance County currently bills Medicaid through Quick Med Claims and receives relatively low reimbursements; program participation requires an upfront intergovernmental transfer (IGT) and documentation but can return significantly higher supplemental payments over time.
The chief presented a FY23-based estimate for Torrance County showing an upfront IGT of approximately $24,007.34 per quarter and a projected supplemental payment near $61,000 per quarter, noting some jurisdictions report a lag of up to about a year before funds are realized. Commissioners asked for further review of payment timelines and directed the chief to distribute the estimate packet and investigate any potential disbursement lag before committing budget resources or enrollment by the May 31 eligibility deadline.
