--- title: "Industry Update: Scheduled Nonemergent Ambulance Transports Starting December 1, 2014" description: CMS announced a 3-year long Medicare Prior Authorization model for repetitive, scheduled non-emergent ambulance transports in NJ, PA, and SC. --- [![Talk to us! (800) 726-4690 | Sales: sales@aim-system.com](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3437204/6b416b44-e57f-49b0-ab87-674442c8631f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3437204/6b416b44-e57f-49b0-ab87-674442c8631f) [![aim-logo-2023](https://www.aim-system.com/hs-fs/hubfs/aim-logo-2023.png?width=387&height=188&name=aim-logo-2023.png) ](https://www.aim-system.com/) ## Industry Update: Scheduled Nonemergent Ambulance Transports Starting December 1, 2014 by [AIM Online EMS Software and Services](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/author/aim-online-ems-software-and-services), on Nov 13, 2014 4:40:15 PM CMS announced a 3-year long Medicare Prior Authorization model for repetitive, scheduled non-emergent ambulance transports in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. The model goes in to affect 12/1/14 and all transports submitted that fit this service description will require a prior authorization on or after 12/15/14. PN, NJ, and SC EMS providers can officially start submitting prior authorization requests to their Medicare contractor (Novitas/Palmetto) on 12/1/14. The following are Medicare contractor links where you can find additional details on the new model: For Novitas News on the Prior Authorization Initiative: [Click here](http://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/faces/oracle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/sad60252a_5537_4c5d_9350_ca405e36e159/Page133.jspx?wc.contextURL=%2Fspaces%2FMedicareJL&wc.originURL=%2Fspaces%2FMedicareJL%2Fpage%2Fpagebyid&contentId=00083990&_afrLoop=1269095694246000#%40%3F_afrLoop%3D1269095694246000%26wc.originURL%3D%252Fspaces%252FMedicareJL%252Fpage%252Fpagebyid%26contentId%3D00083990%26wc.contextURL%3D%252Fspaces%252FMedicareJL%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dsp2k5dytj) For Palmetto News on Prior Authorization Initiative: [Click here](http://www.palmettogba.com/Palmetto/Providers.nsf/docsCat/Jurisdiction%2011%20Part%20B~Medical%20Review~SC%20Ambulance%20Prior%20Auth?open&Expand=1) Novitas has scheduled an educational webinar on 11/21/14 for NJ and PA suppliers, which should provide an overview of the process and requirements. Additional information on the event is located in the Novitas link provided above. We encourage you to keep a close eye on the progress of this model, as industry experts are predicting the program to expand in to other states. Topics: [EMS News](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-news) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Announcements & News Stay current! Read about our latest updates and features, discover what conferences we're attending, plus stay up-to-date on industry news and updates regarding Medicare, compliance policies, and much more. ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [EMS News (33)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-news) - [EMS Events (17)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-events) - [AIM Updates (5)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/aim-updates) - [Ambulance Billing (3)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ambulance-billing) - [Compliance (3)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/compliance) - [AIM Customer Testimonials (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/aim-customer-testimonials) - [Billing Services (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/billing-services) - [Billing Software (2)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/billing-software) - [Announcements (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/announcements) - [Claims Processing (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/claims-processing) - [EMS Billing (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-billing) - [EMS Professionals (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/ems-professionals) - [ePCR - Patient Care Reporting (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/epcr-patient-care-reporting) - [ePCR Software (1)](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/tag/epcr-software) [see all](https://www.aim-system.com/announcements/scheduled-nonemergent-ambulance-transports#) [![Footer Logo](https://www.aim-system.com/hubfs/aim-logo-2023.png) ](https://www.aim-system.com/) 892 New Castle Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Main: [724.794.1222](tel:724-794-1222) Sales: [800.726.4690](tel:800-726-4690) Support: [800.726.4362](tel:800-726-4362) **[Sales@aim-system.com](mailto:sales@aim-system.com)** ### SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL NEWSLETTERS ### CONNECT WITH US © 2026 AIM EMS SOFTWARE & SERVICES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [Privacy Policy](https://www.aim-system.com/privacy-policy) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=891890&fmt=gif)