HR 7277 · 119th Congress

Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act

This bill expands Medicare coverage to pay for ambulance services even when the ambulance doesn't actually transport the patient. Currently, Medicare only covers ambulance services if the patient is transported from one location to another. This bill changes that rule starting January 1, 2026, so Medicare will also…

Sponsor

Balint, Becca (D-Vermont)

Introduced

2026-01-30

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.