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New Medical Aid Rules: Ambulances Without Hospital Transport

This act introduces a new Medicare program that will allow payment for medical services provided by ambulances, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. This means medical assistance can be given on-site, potentially improving access to care and reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
Key points
Ambulances can provide medical services and receive payment for them, even if they do not transport the patient to a hospital.
These services will include on-site assistance in response to an emergency call.
The program will be tested for 5 years, and its impact on access to care and resource utilization will be evaluated.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2538
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CARE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2538.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ambulances can provide medical services and receive payment for them, even if they do not transport the patient to a hospital.
  • These services will include on-site assistance in response to an emergency call.
  • The program will be tested for 5 years, and its impact on access to care and resource utilization will be evaluated.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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