H 1159
An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how insurance companies pay for ambulance services. It aims to standardize and potentially increase payments to ambulance providers, recognizing the essential role they play in emergency medical care. The legislation seeks to clarify and improve the financial stability of ambulance services within Massachusetts. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing this issue.
Key provisions
- Establishes a framework for insurance reimbursement rates for ambulance services.
- Requires insurance companies to cover the full cost of ambulance services, including transport and on-scene care.
- Addresses payment rates for different types of ambulance services (e.g., basic, advanced life support).
- Promotes transparency in ambulance billing practices.
- May include provisions related to data collection and reporting on ambulance service usage.
Who is affected
- Insurance companies
- Ambulance providers
- Patients who utilize ambulance services
- Healthcare providers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize payment rates currently subject to negotiation between insurers and ambulance services.
- It aims to ensure that ambulance providers receive adequate compensation for their services.
- Similar bills have been introduced in previous legislative sessions, indicating an ongoing concern about ambulance funding.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
David T. Vieira
Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill H.1159 194th (Current)
An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1159) of Dennis C. Gallagher, David T. Vieira and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1159
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5207 |
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