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Easier Medicare Payments for Ambulance Services in Emergencies

New rules allow temporary waivers of Medicare requirements for ambulance services during emergencies. This means that in certain urgent situations, if transport to a hospital isn't possible due to emergency protocols, ambulance services can still be covered by Medicare, providing more flexibility and financial security for citizens using these services.
Key points
Allows payment for ambulance services even if the patient was not transported to a hospital due to emergency protocols during a crisis.
Ensures citizens are not burdened with costs for ambulance services when transport is impossible in urgent situations.
Simplifies billing rules for hospitals and emergency services during extraordinary periods.
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Additional Information
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide Secretarial authority to temporarily waive or modify application of certain Medicare requirements with respect to ambulance services furnished during certain emergency periods.
Print number: S 149
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-02-02