Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act

# Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill (HR 7277) aims to improve how emergency medical services (EMS) providers—paramedics and EMTs who respond to 911 calls—are paid for their work. Currently, many EMS providers struggle with reimbursement issues because Medicare and other insurance programs don't adequately compensate them for services provided at the scene of emergencies or for certain support activities. The bill would address these payment gaps, though the specific details of how reimbursement rates would change are not listed in the available information. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects EMS providers (ambulance services, fire departments with EMS units, and independent paramedics), rural and underserved areas that depend heavily on EMS services, and indirectly affects patients by potentially improving EMS availability and quality.

It could also impact Medicare and insurance programs that would be responsible for the reimbursement changes. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) in the 119th Congress.