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CMS Approves Ground Ambulance Transport to Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (BHCCs) State Plan Amendment (SPA)
Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)·MO · Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry·Provider Bulletin
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CMS has approved a State Plan Amendment allowing Medicaid to cover ground ambulance transport services to Behavioral Health Crisis Centers (BHCCs). This expands covered ambulance destinations beyond traditional hospital emergency departments to include specialized behavioral health crisis facilities.
Action Required
Monitor for specific ambulance transport codes and billing guidelines once full policy details are released. Verify with local Medicaid if practice coordinates any behavioral health emergency transports.