When does the ET3 performance period start for CMS?
The first performance period for ET3 Model Participants began on January 1, 2021. CMS released the NOFO for the medical triage line on March 1, 2021. RFA Online Portal – This is the application portal where ambulance providers and/or suppliers applied to participate in the ET3 Model.
When to implement ET3 transport to alternative destination intervention?
When implementing the ET3 transport to an alternative destination intervention, the Participant must establish arrangements with alternative destination partners located within their model region and comply with all related ET3 Model requirements.
When is the application period for the ET3 model?
RFA Online Portal – This is the application portal where ambulance providers and/or suppliers applied to participate in the ET3 Model. The application period was open from August 5, 2019 through October 5, 2019. RFA (PDF) – This is a PDF form of the RFA only.
Who are the participants in the ET3 model?
ET3 Model Selected Applicants (PDF) – This list is representative of all applicants that have been invited to participate in the ET3 Model. ET3 Model Selected Participants (PDF) – This list is representative of all Selected Applicants that have a fully executed Participation Agreement with CMS.
When does the ET3 medical triage line start?
The ET3 NOFO medical triage line component will have a two-year performance period. In response to the COVID-19 PHE, CMS delayed the start of the ET3 Model. The first performance period for ET3 Model Participants began on January 1, 2021.
Is the ET3 model the same as the flexibilities?
Payment rates for transport under the flexibilities and under the ET3 Model are the same. Once the PHE ends, Participants will still be required to implement the ET3 transport to an alternative destination intervention consistent with ET3 Model requirements and may transport only to alternative destination partners.