What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1609.
Medicare Payments for Ambulance Services Without Transport to Hospital
New rules allow Medicare to pay for ambulance services even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. This applies during emergencies when community-wide medical protocols prevent transport. This means citizens can receive on-site medical care, and the costs will be covered, increasing access to emergency services.
Key points
Medicare will pay for ambulance services even if the individual is not transported to a hospital, provided the service was in response to a 911 call and transport would normally be required.
This change applies during emergency periods when local medical protocols prevent patient transport, for example, during a pandemic.
Payment for such services will be at the base rate, excluding mileage payments.
Status:
Expired
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