08/17/2026
🚑 IMPORTANT TEXAS MEDICAID AMBULANCE RATE UPDATE
Texas ambulance providers — there is a significant reimbursement update coming September 1, 2026.
The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has announced new reimbursement rates for ambulance procedure codes for dates of service on or after September 1, 2026.
📈 Some of the updated rates include:
🔹 A0425 – Ground Mileage: +32.09%
🔹 A0426 – ALS Non-Emergency: +47.12%
🔹 A0427 – ALS Emergency: +51.87%
🔹 A0428 – BLS Non-Emergency: +22.60%
🔹 A0429 – BLS Emergency: +51.88%
🔹 A0433 – ALS Level II: +51.87%
🔹 A0434 – Specialty Care Transport: +51.87%
⭐ For non-emergency BLS transportation, this is especially important. Providers should make sure their billing systems, fee schedules, and reimbursement expectations are updated for claims with dates of service beginning September 1.
📌 Important: Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) may have different administrative requirements, so providers should continue verifying the specific member's plan requirements.
At Premier EMS Billing Consultants, we believe staying current with Medicaid reimbursement changes is an important part of protecting your revenue and making sure claims are billed correctly.
📲 Texas EMS providers — make sure you're prepared for the September 1 rate changes!
