Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

S 799In Committee

An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service

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Overview

This bill aims to protect Massachusetts residents from unexpected, high bills related to emergency ambulance services. It seeks to ensure that patients are not surprised with charges exceeding their insurance coverage limits for these essential services. The legislation focuses on establishing clear reimbursement practices for ambulance providers, promoting transparency in billing, and ultimately safeguarding patients from financial burdens associated with emergency medical transport.

Key provisions

Requires ambulance providers to provide patients with an itemized bill.
Establishes a process for patients to dispute unexpected charges.
Mandates that insurance companies cover ambulance services at rates agreed upon with providers.
Addresses potential discrepancies between billed amounts and negotiated rates.
Promotes transparency in ambulance service pricing.
Requires providers to clearly communicate billing practices to patients.
Establishes a mechanism for resolving disputes between patients and providers.
Ensures patients are not responsible for amounts exceeding their insurance coverage.

Who is affected

Patients receiving emergency ambulance services
Emergency ambulance providers
Health insurance companies
Massachusetts residents
Healthcare consumers

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Feb 27, 2025House

House concurred

Oct 15, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-4:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

Dec 18, 2025Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

Mar 19, 2026Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

Apr 2, 2026Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service

Progress

Overview

Key provisions

Who is affected

Notable changes

Bill text

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Legislative history

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