Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act

This bill would change Medicare's definition of ambulance services so that care given by an ambulance provider counts as a covered service even if the patient is not transported. Starting January 1, 2027, Medicare would pay for ambulance services provided to a person whether or not the ambulance provider takes the person anywhere. The payment for this care would be comparable to what Medicare pays when the ambulance does provide transport.

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Sponsors

• Peter Welch Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors