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Support for Ambulance Services and Access to Medical Care

This act aims to extend financial support for ambulance services under the Medicare program until 2028. This ensures stability in access to medical transport, especially for seniors and residents of rural areas who rely on these services. Additionally, it introduces mechanisms to protect the status of rural areas, which is crucial for maintaining ambulance availability in these regions.
Key points
Extension of funding for ambulance services under Medicare until 2028, ensuring continued access to medical transport.
Protection of rural area status for ambulance services, helping maintain ambulance availability where it is most needed.
Introduction of an appeals process for changes in rural area status, giving medical service providers a tool to defend access to care.
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Additional Information
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2454
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2021-04-12