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Support for Ambulance Services and Access to Medical Care

This act extends financial support for ambulance services under the Medicare program until 2028. This ensures stable access to medical transport, especially in rural areas where these services are crucial for citizens' health and safety. Additionally, it introduces mechanisms to protect the status of rural areas, preventing the loss of important benefits.
Key points
Extension of Medicare funding for ambulance services until 2028, ensuring continuity of care.
Protection of rural and low-population density areas' status to maintain access to medical transport.
Right to appeal changes in rural area status, providing citizens and service providers with a tool to defend their interests.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2037
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-06-10