Bill
SD 666
Overview: SD 666 - An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance servicePurpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the issue of surprise medical
Overview: SD 666 - An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the issue of surprise medical bills that patients may receive for emergency ambulance services. The goal is to ensure that patients are not unexpectedly billed for out-of-network ambulance transport during emergency situations.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits health insurance providers from charging patients higher out-of-network rates for emergency ambulance services
- Requires insurers to reimburse ambulance service providers at the in-network rate, even if the provider is out-of-network
- Establishes a dispute resolution process for providers and insurers to negotiate fair reimbursement rates
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Patients will be protected from surprise bills and higher out-of-pocket costs for emergency ambulance transport
- Ambulance service providers will be guaranteed fair in-network reimbursement rates, even if they are out-of-network
- Health insurance companies will be required to cover emergency ambulance services at in-network rates
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has passed the House and is currently awaiting concurrence from the Senate. If passed, the new protections would take effect 6 months after the bill is signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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