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RI H8218

RI H8218
Mandates health insurance coverage to include transportation for emergency services by ambulance or rescue.


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Introduced
05/01/2024
In Committee
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would mandate health insurance coverage to include transportation for emergency services by ambulance or rescue. It would prohibit any co-payments or deductibles from exceeding the in-network covered health care services received by an enrollee. This act would further authorize the provider of ambulance services to pursue payment for services from any non-enrollee third party liable to the enrollee at law. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill would mandate health insurance coverage to include transportation for emergency services by ambulance or rescue. It would prohibit any copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, or other cost-sharing features from exceeding the in-network cost-sharing for the covered health care services received. The bill would also authorize the provider of ambulance services to pursue payment for their services from any non-enrollee third party liable to the enrollee. This bill would take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/09/2024)

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