Senate committee OKs bill letting out‑of‑network ground ambulances balance‑bill with reimbursement floor
April 05, 2023 | INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
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Senator Justin Boyd presented House Bill 17 76, which the sponsor described as the companion to HB 13 12 but addressing out‑of‑network ground ambulance providers.
Boyd said HB 17 76 specifies that if a ground ambulance provider is out of network they may balance‑bill patients and creates a floor for reimbursement rates where local government‑contracted rates do not exist. He described the measure as an agreed bill and offered to have stakeholders available to answer questions.
No opposition or detailed questioning was recorded in committee. Senator Boyd closed and the committee voted to pass the bill.
Boyd said HB 17 76 specifies that if a ground ambulance provider is out of network they may balance‑bill patients and creates a floor for reimbursement rates where local government‑contracted rates do not exist. He described the measure as an agreed bill and offered to have stakeholders available to answer questions.
No opposition or detailed questioning was recorded in committee. Senator Boyd closed and the committee voted to pass the bill.
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