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ME LD2119
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Flavia DeBrito
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AI Summary
- MaineCare and private insurance carriers must reimburse ambulance services for on-scene emergency treatment even when the patient is not transported to a hospital
- Reimbursement required for community paramedicine services provided by emergency medical services providers through approved programs
- Ambulance transport to "alternate destinations" must be covered, including urgent care centers, federally qualified health centers, primary care practices, behavioral health crisis centers, and substance use treatment facilities
- Department of Health and Human Services must adopt rules establishing clinical standards, billing procedures, and quality assurance requirements in consultation with Maine Emergency Medical Services
Legislative Description
An Act to Expand Reimbursement for Treatment in Place, Community Paramedicine and Alternate Destination Transport
Medicaid
Last Action
Voted: OTP-AM
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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