Ground ambulance reimbursement.
Utah Code § 31A-22-627.1
in effect31A-22-627.1. Ground ambulance reimbursement.
(1) As used in this section,"base rate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-2d-503.
(2) For a mileage rate established in a rule created under Section 53-2d-503, a health benefit plan shall accept a correctly charged mileage rate as an allowable expense for a claim.
(3) For claims made under Section 53-2d-503, a health benefit plan shall accept a correctly charged amount that is equal to the base rate as an allowable expense.
(4) A health benefit plan shall make a payment for claims described in this section directly to the provider, including an out-of-network provider.
Amended by Chapter 468, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title31A/Chapter22/31A-22-S627.1.html?v=C31A-22-S627.1_2026050620260701Fetched: 10/26/2026