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HF 33

Ambulance service grant programs and rural emergency medical services uncompensated care pool payment program established, monthly emergency medical services telecommunications fee and prepaid wireless emergency medical services fee established, transfers of money authorized, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brion Curran and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill creates ambulance and rural EMS funding through new telecommunications fees and establishes grant programs plus uncompensated care payment pool.

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Bill Summary · HF 33

Legislative bill overview

HF 33 establishes new funding mechanisms for ambulance and rural emergency medical services in Minnesota, including grant programs and an uncompensated care pool. The bill creates monthly fees on emergency services telecommunications and prepaid wireless services, with authorized transfers and appropriations to support these programs.

Why is this important

Rural ambulance services across Minnesota face significant financial strain due to unpaid calls and low reimbursement rates, often operating on thin margins or closing entirely. This bill attempts to create dedicated revenue streams to sustain emergency medical services infrastructure, particularly in underserved rural areas where private market solutions are inadequate.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee structure and consumer impact: New monthly telecommunications and wireless fees will increase costs for consumers and businesses; debate likely over whether the fee burden is fairly distributed or if it unfairly impacts rural residents who already pay higher service costs
  • Uncompensated care pool design: Questions about how funds will be allocated—whether by geographic need, service volume, or population served—and whether the pool adequately addresses the root causes of unpaid claims
  • Regulatory and administrative overhead: Establishing new grant programs and fee collection systems creates bureaucratic costs; concerns about whether administrative expenses consume funds intended for emergency services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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