Bill > S572

This bill amends Chapter 176D of the General Laws to require insurers to directly and promptly pay ambulance service providers for emergency ambulance services rendered to insured individuals, even if the ambulance service provider is not under contract with the insurer. The bill defines key terms such as "ambulance service provider," "emergency ambulance services," and "insurer," and specifies that the payment to the ambulance service provider must be at the rate established by the municipality from where the patient was transported, with the exception of certain non-profit corporations. The bill also prohibits the ambulance service provider from further billing the insured, except for any applicable coinsurance, co-payments, or deductibles, and clarifies that the bill does not limit or adversely affect an insured's right to receive benefits under their insurance policy or contract.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S572