GEMT Medicaid Consulting Contract

At a glance

• What: Three-year consulting agreement with Public Consulting Group to help Lincoln Fire and Rescue recover costs under Nebraska's new Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Medicaid program.
• Result: Passed 7-0 on September 21, 2026.
• Cost cap: Not to exceed $100,000 per quarter.

Details

• Chief Engler said the firm will assist with cost reporting, scheduling and administrative requirements for the program recently approved by the Legislature, helping the city recover more of the true cost of ambulance transports.
• Resolution A-95954, introduced by Carlson, seconded by Washington.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 21, 2026: https://lnklan.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=428&doc_id=4c3c8ecd-b765-11f1-a7dc-005056a89546

Log

2026-09-21 - City Council

Hearing and approval, 7-0.