Congress Proposes Medicare Coverage for On-Scene Ambulance Care

January 29 – January 30, 2026

Senate and House bills propose expanding Medicare to reimburse ambulance crews for on-scene medical treatment, even when patients are not transported to a hospital. These measures aim to compensate paramedics for field-based care starting between 2026 and 2027.

Policies— 2 policys

Congress Proposes Medicare Coverage for Ambulance Care Even When Patients Aren't Taken to the Hospital

H.R. 7277

Senate Bill Proposes Medicare Payments for Ambulance Crews Who Treat Patients Without Transporting Them

S. 3730

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