Pennsylvania SB1403 amends emergency medical services regulations, defining receiving facilities and limiting ambulance transportation coverage.

Pennsylvania SB1403 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine receiving facilities for emergency medical services. These facilities must have an organized emergency department with a physician available 24/7 to manage various emergencies. The bill also limits medical assistance program coverage for ambulance transportation to medically necessary treatment and transport. Additionally, it abrogates a regulation regarding types of services covered. The changes will take effect 180 days after the act's passage.

Pennsylvania SB1403 amends emergency medical services regulations, defining receiving facilities and limiting ambulance transportation coverage.

Pennsylvania SB1403 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine receiving facilities for emergency medical services. These facilities must have an organized emergency department with a physician available 24/7 to manage various emergencies. The bill also limits medical assistance program coverage for ambulance transportation to medically necessary treatment and transport. Additionally, it abrogates a regulation regarding types of services covered. The changes will take effect 180 days after the act's passage.