Provide requirements for medicaid reimbursement for emergency medical conditions and inpatient services under the Medical Assistance Act

Summary

The bill defines an emergency medical condition and requires Medicaid to pay for emergency department care at least at the fee‑for‑service rate, prohibiting denial based on later diagnoses. It also creates standards for when a hospital stay counts as an inpatient admission for Medicaid reimbursement, including a two‑midnight expectation and documentation rules. The goal is to make payment for urgent and inpatient care more consistent for Medicaid patients.

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