File #: 26-1154   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the interlocal contract changing the public entity name from Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to Nevada Health Authority, Division of Nevada Medicaid for continuance of a reimbursement program for ground ambulance transportation services in accordance with the State of Nevada Medicaid State Plan; or take other action as appropriate. (For Possible Action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Interlock Contract Between Public Agencies
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer Billy Samuels, Fire Chief

Recommendation: 

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Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment to the interlocal contract changing the public entity name from Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to Nevada Health Authority, Division of Nevada Medicaid for continuance of a reimbursement program for ground ambulance transportation services in accordance with the State of Nevada Medicaid State Plan; or take other action as appropriate.  (For Possible Action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2100.916

Fund Name:

General Purpose

Fund Center:

1200310000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

N/A

Description:

First Amendment to the Interlocal Contract

Additional Comments:

GEMT settlements are accounted under Fund 4300.100.

 

BACKGROUND: 

This is the first amendment to the original interlocal agreement to provide reimbursement for emergency transportation services provided to Medicaid recipients.  This amendment changes the name of Public Entity #1 from Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to Nevada Health Authority, Division of Nevada Medicaid per SB494 effective 7/1/2025.

On December 1, 2020, the Board renewed the contract with the State allowing the Clark County Fire Department to obtain reimbursement of costs incurred for emergency transportation and ground ambulance services provided to eligible recipients in accordance with the State of Nevada Medicaid State Plan.  The current contract is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2029. 

The contract has been approved as to form by the District Attorney's Office.