Massachusetts H1159 mandates direct payments to ambulance service providers from insurers for emergency services.

Massachusetts H1159 amends Chapter 176D of the General Laws to ensure insurers pay ambulance service providers directly for emergency services rendered to insureds. This applies when the insured is unable to assign benefits or when immediate medical attention is needed. The bill defines terms such as "ambulance service provider" and "insured," and it specifies that insurers must pay at rates set by the municipality from where the patient was transported. The ambulance service provider is deemed fully paid upon receiving this payment, barring coinsurance, co-payments, or deductibles.

Massachusetts H1159 mandates direct payments to ambulance service providers from insurers for emergency services.

Massachusetts H1159 amends Chapter 176D of the General Laws to ensure insurers pay ambulance service providers directly for emergency services rendered to insureds. This applies when the insured is unable to assign benefits or when immediate medical attention is needed. The bill defines terms such as "ambulance service provider" and "insured," and it specifies that insurers must pay at rates set by the municipality from where the patient was transported. The ambulance service provider is deemed fully paid upon receiving this payment, barring coinsurance, co-payments, or deductibles.