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US HB7277
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becca Balint
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 1861(s)(7) of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare's definition of "ambulance service" to include on-scene medical services even when no patient transport occurs
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Requires Medicare reimbursement for ambulance providers and suppliers who respond to emergencies and provide care, regardless of whether they ultimately transport the patient
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Sets reimbursement for non-transport ambulance services at a rate comparable to transport reimbursement
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Effective date of January 1, 2026 for the expanded coverage provisions
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Introduced January 30, 2026 by Rep. Balint with 6 Democratic cosponsors; referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee and Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Description
Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act
Health
Last 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.
1/30/2026