Ambulance Service Coverage Expansion Bill
Official: Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act
This bill expands Medicare coverage to include ambulance services that do not involve transporting patients. This change helps ensure that people can get necessary emergency medical help at the scene of an incident.
1. This bill allows Medicare to cover certain ambulance services without requiring transportation. 2. It applies to services provided by ambulance companies starting January 1, 2026. 3. The bill ensures that individuals receive reimbursement for on-scene medical assistance. 4. It aims to improve access to emergency medical services for Medicare recipients. 5. Providers will receive similar payments for non-transport services as they do for transport services.
Medicare recipients who need emergency medical services but do not require transportation.