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WI SB183

Bill

Status

Passed

10/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Howard Marklein

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Medical Assistance reimbursement for ambulance response and treatment when no patient transport occurs (code A0998) increases to a maximum rate of $175, effective January 1, 2027

  • State and federal grants for law enforcement, fire protection, or emergency medical services are excluded from municipal budget calculations when determining eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program

  • Annual reports on scope of practice changes for emergency medical responders and EMS practitioners must be submitted to the legislature by September 15 each year

  • Reports must be prepared in consultation with the Department of Health Services and Technical College System Board, covering state and national scope changes and training impacts

Legislative Description

Reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE)

Last Action

Published 10-22-2025

10/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Health4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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