Attention EMS Providers
A licensed EMS Provider that provides 911 and\or emergency transfers may be eligible for funding through the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care System Account (911 fund), the Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Facilities, and Trauma Care System Fund (1131 fund) and the Designated Trauma Facility and Emergency Medical Services Fund (3588 fund).
Check your organization's funding eligibility on the links provided on the lower part of this web page. The links will show if your organization has met requirements for Regional Advisory Council (RAC) participation, Expenditure Reporting and Contract verification, in three separate columns. A “N/A” in a field indicates that particular requirement does not apply to your organization. A “NO” or blank field in ANY column indicates you are NOT eligible for funding.
RAC Eligibility Requirements
You must meet ALL RAC eligibility/participation requirements for the previous year, including meeting attendance, participation in performance improvement activities, as requested and utilization of the RAC’s regional trauma plan protocols. Link to Acknowledge Utilization of RAC Protocols form. The "RAC Participation" column has been updated as reported by your RAC. See link below.Expenditure Reporting
Prior submission of all appropriate expenditure reports to the RAC for the fiscal year ending 8/31/12. This requirement applies to you if your organization received EMS Allotment/Allocation funds for FY 2011. The “Expenditure Report” column has been updated as reported by your RAC. See link below. Contract Verification
In order to be considered for funding in any county outside your county of licensure, we must have a copy of your 911 contract or Confirmation Form for emergency service in that county(ies). If the links below indicate you do not have a contract with a county outside your county of licensure or you are not listed under all counties which you service, contact Linda Reyes (OEMS\TS staff). If you have questions regarding the contract and/or Confirmation Form, contact Linda Reyes at linda.reyes@dshs.state.tx.us or 512-834-6684.
How Much Money is Distributed?
Funding is dependent on the amount of money available in the accounts and calculation of the funding formula. The formula includes a trauma service area’s geographic size, its population, and the number of eligible emergency healthcare runs (trauma AND medical) submitted to the DSHS State EMS/Trauma Registry. The total allotment funds for fiscal year 2012 was $2.99 million.
RAC Distribution Plan
Funds are disbursed through your RAC. Another factor which determines how much funding your organization may receive is your RAC's distribution plan. Contact staff in your RAC office for details regarding distribution of EMS Allotment funds.
Statute and Rules
Health & Safety Code: 773.122
Texas Administrative Code: §157.130 (d) and §157.131 (d).
Contact information for your Trauma Service Area RAC.
Provider Eligibility Table in TSA Order or Provider Order
Up-to-date as of 2/19/2013
For more information, please e-mail Linda Reyes.