Extended Support for Ambulance Services under Medicare
This act extends financial support for ambulance services, especially in rural areas, under the Medicare program. This ensures citizens can be more confident about the availability and cost of emergency medical transport, as Medicare will continue to cover these services under more favorable terms.
Key points
Extension of additional financial support for ground ambulance services in rural areas until January 1, 2028.
Increased payments for ground ambulance services by 26.7% for rural areas and 4.3% or 3.4% for other areas, from October 1, 2025, to January 1, 2028.
Introduced
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