S.2685

Provides coverage and increases individual and group insurance rates of reimbursement for ambulance services.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2685 amends insurance coverage to include reimbursement for ambulance services at Medicare rates.

Rhode Island S2685 amends insurance coverage to include reimbursement for ambulance services at Medicare rates. It mandates that individual and group health insurance contracts, plans, and policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, provide coverage and reimbursement for ground ambulance services, including in-network and out-of-network services, at rates equal to those provided by Medicare.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

5 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 16

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services