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.
If you rely on Medicare and need emergency medical help at the scene, this bill could ensure you receive coverage for those services.
Who this affects
Medicare recipients · emergency medical services users
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows Medicare to cover certain ambulance services without requiring transportation.
2It applies to services provided by ambulance companies starting January 1, 2026.
3The bill ensures that individuals receive reimbursement for on-scene medical assistance.
4It aims to improve access to emergency medical services for Medicare recipients.
5Providers will receive similar payments for non-transport services as they do for transport services.