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MS HB1168

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the minimum reimbursement rate for out-of-network ambulance services from the greater of 325% of Medicare reimbursement to the lesser of 125% of Medicare reimbursement or the provider's billed charges.

  • Applies when no contracted rates exist between ambulance service providers and counties, municipalities, or special purpose districts in the geographic area where services originated.

  • Requires payment under this section to be considered payment in full except for enrollee cost-sharing obligations like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.

  • Defines "ambulance service provider" as any person or entity providing ambulance transportation and emergency medical services that holds a required permit under Section 41-59-9.

  • Sunsets the provision on June 30, 2027.

Legislative Description

Out-of-network ambulance service provider; revise minimum allowable reimbursement rate for certain situations.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/20/2025

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