Bill > S0793

This bill modifies multiple sections of Rhode Island's insurance and medical assistance laws to standardize ambulance service reimbursement rates across different types of health insurance, including individual, group, and Medicaid plans. Starting January 1, 2026, these insurance contracts will be required to reimburse ambulance services at rates equal to Medicare's rates for the same medical services. The bill defines an "ambulance" as any publicly or privately owned vehicle specifically designed and equipped for emergency medical treatment and transportation of sick or injured individuals. The legislation applies to ground ambulance services provided within Rhode Island and excludes air and water ambulance services, as well as certain specialized insurance plans like disability income, accident-only, and limited benefit policies. By aligning reimbursement rates with Medicare, the bill aims to potentially improve ambulance service sustainability and ensure more consistent compensation for these critical emergency medical services.

Health and Social Services

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