Washington HB1864 allows ambulance services to transport patients to non-emergency facilities, such as urgent care clinics, mental health facilities.

Washington HB1864 amends existing laws to authorize ambulance services to transport patients to facilities other than emergency departments, including urgent care clinics, mental health facilities, or substance use disorder programs. This change is permitted under the regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans established under RCW 70.168.100. The bill also mandates that health plans cover ground ambulance transport to behavioral health emergency services providers for enrollees experiencing an emergency medical condition, without requiring prior authorization if a prudent.

Washington HB1864 allows ambulance services to transport patients to non-emergency facilities, such as urgent care clinics, mental health facilities.

Washington HB1864 amends existing laws to authorize ambulance services to transport patients to facilities other than emergency departments, including urgent care clinics, mental health facilities, or substance use disorder programs. This change is permitted under the regional emergency medical services and trauma care plans established under RCW 70.168.100. The bill also mandates that health plans cover ground ambulance transport to behavioral health emergency services providers for enrollees experiencing an emergency medical condition, without requiring prior authorization if a prudent.