The RESCUE Act of 2026 amends Medicare to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services.

The RESCUE Act of 2026 amends Medicare to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review and adjust the fee schedule for ground and air ambulance services, ensuring the valuation reflects the most recent data. The bill defines data-based adjustment years starting from 2031 and requires adjustments for non-data-based years beginning in 2029. It also mandates the submission of specific information by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services and sets payment amounts for services furnished in 2029 and subsequent years.

The RESCUE Act of 2026 amends Medicare to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services.

The RESCUE Act of 2026 amends Medicare to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review and adjust the fee schedule for ground and air ambulance services, ensuring the valuation reflects the most recent data. The bill defines data-based adjustment years starting from 2031 and requires adjustments for non-data-based years beginning in 2029. It also mandates the submission of specific information by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services and sets payment amounts for services furnished in 2029 and subsequent years.