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SB 3517

INS-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt and 15 co-sponsors

Illinois bill SB 3517 regulates ground ambulance service insurance coverage, affecting patient access and provider reimbursement practices statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 3517

Legislative bill overview

SB 3517 appears to establish or modify insurance coverage requirements for ground ambulance services in Illinois. The bill has been recently introduced and referred to the Insurance Committee for initial review. As a ground-level healthcare transportation bill, it likely addresses either coverage mandates, reimbursement rates, or service standards for ambulance providers.

Why is this important

Ground ambulance services are critical emergency and non-emergency medical transportation infrastructure. Insurance coverage gaps for ambulance services can create significant financial burdens on patients and may affect access to timely emergency care, particularly in rural or underserved areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Reimbursement rate impacts — Whether the bill mandates specific reimbursement levels could affect ambulance service provider profitability and availability, potentially creating cost pressures on insurance companies or ambulance operators
  • Coverage mandate scope — Disagreement may arise over which ambulance services should be mandated (emergency only vs. non-emergency, urban vs. rural) and under what circumstances coverage applies
  • Cost distribution — Whether insurers, patients, or state funding bear the financial responsibility for expanded or enhanced ambulance service coverage

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

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