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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating ground ambulance services reimbursement in New Hampshire, focusing on creating a standardized payment system and protecting patients from unexpected billing. The legislation introduces a temporary reimbursement rate of 325% of the Medicare rate for ground ambulance services from 2026 to 2027, with plans to develop a more permanent, cost-based rate schedule through an independent accounting and actuarial study. The bill prohibits balance billing for ground ambulance services, meaning patients cannot be charged more than their plan's cost-sharing amount, even when using non-participating providers. Additionally, it creates a commission to study and potentially develop an all-payer model for ground ambulance services, which would aim to improve system efficiency, sustainability, and quality of care. The bill mandates a standardized contract template for health carriers and ground ambulance providers, establishes a process for contract negotiations, and requires providers to submit detailed cost data. A key goal is to ensure that ground ambulance providers can maintain financial viability while protecting patients from unexpected high medical bills, with provisions for ongoing rate adjustments and comprehensive system analysis.

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