The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the rules on Medicaid supplemental payments and EMS agencies need to be ready. This post breaks down the three main program types—Certified Public Expenditure (CPE), Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT), and provider tax—showing how they work, where they’re most at risk under the new law, and what these shifts could mean for your budget. We also explore how OBBBA’s provisions intersect with a Medicaid funding system already under pressure, giving you the insight you need to plan ahead and protect vital EMS services.
