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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in public assistance, further providing for emergency transportation services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Human Services Code to further provide for emergency transportation services, specifically by adjusting reimbursement rates for licensed emergency medical services agencies. Beginning July 1, 2025, and applying retroactively to that date, the reimbursement for emergency services rendered to an enrollee who did not require transport or refused transport will be the higher of the highest Medicare rates for ambulance services from calendar year 2025 or the current Medicaid ambulance fees, as updated by a specific Medical Assistance Bulletin (26-24-01) effective January 1, 2024. This change applies to services funded through appropriations for Medical Assistance – Fee-for-Service, Medical Assistance – Capitation, and Medical Assistance – Community HealthChoices, as outlined in the General Appropriation Act of 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Doug Mastriano (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Gene Yaw (R),
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1147 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1147/PN1387 |
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