(1) The Division of Medical Services of the Department of Human Services shall file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a state plan amendment to implement the requirements of this subchapter, including the payment of emergency medical transportation access payments under § 20-77-2809, no later than forty-five (45) days after June 15, 2017.
(2) If the state plan amendment is not approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the division shall: Not implement the assessment imposed under § 20-77-2803; and
(3) Return any assessment fees to the medical transportation providers that paid the fees if assessment fees have been collected.