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HB 171

TennCare - As enacted, extends the ground ambulance service annual assessment to June 30, 2026; makes other revisions to the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 15.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jay Reedy

Tennessee extends ground ambulance service provider assessment fees through June 2026, maintaining funding mechanism for emergency medical services with unstated additional policy revisions.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 378
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Bill Summary · HB 171

Legislative bill overview

HB 171 extends Tennessee's ground ambulance service annual assessment through June 30, 2026, and makes unspecified revisions to the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act. The bill became law in May 2025 as Public Chapter 378.

Why is this important

Ground ambulance services in Tennessee are partially funded through provider assessments (fees on ambulance companies). This extension ensures continued funding mechanisms for emergency medical services, though the bill's specific revisions to the assessment framework are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment burden on providers: Extending fees on ambulance companies could increase operational costs for rural and urban providers, potentially affecting service availability or rates
  • Lack of transparency in revisions: The bill references "other revisions" without public detail, making it difficult to assess full policy impacts without reading the complete text
  • Funding accountability: No information provided about how assessment revenues are allocated or whether current funding mechanisms are effective

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

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