S 149
A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide Secretarial authority to temporarily waive or modify application of certain Medicare requirements with respect to ambulance services furnished during certain emergency periods.
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This bill allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to temporarily waive or modify certain Medicare requirements related to ambulance services during public health emergencies, such as a widespread pandemic. Specifically, it enables the Secretary to overlook rules requiring ambulance services to transport patients to a permitted facility if that transport didn't occur due to emergency protocols. Payments for these services would be based on the standard fee schedule, excluding mileage payments. This aims to ensure Medicare coverage for ambulance services provided during emergencies when transport isn't feasible.
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