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ME LD2119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Flavia DeBrito

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

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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