Medicare Coverage for Ambulance Services Without Transport
This bill aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for ambulance services that do not include transportation. According to the bill, services furnished on-scene on or after January 1, 2025, will be covered regardless of whether the provider transports the individual. Reimbursement for these services is to be comparable to the transport reimbursement.
Key points
Expanded Medicare coverage: Medicare will cover ambulance services provided on-scene, regardless of whether the provider transports the individual.
Comparable reimbursement: These services will be reimbursed at a rate comparable to the transport reimbursement.
Effective date: The changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2025.
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