Bill · H.R. 2538· House(119-HR-2538)

CARE Act of 2025

Age: 55 years

Ohio

Introduced: 4/1/2025
Last activity: 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Mike Carey
Cosponsors: - 19 - 29

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The CARE Act of 2025 directs the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a new model for Medicare. This model involves payments for ground ambulance services that include a vehicle dispatch but do not include a transport. These services must be in response to an emergency medical call and follow state and local protocols, which may include audiovisual telecommunications for medical direction. Payment rates are intended to align with what would have been paid for a standard transport. The model is scheduled to run for five years.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically benefits Medicare beneficiaries through improved emergency response models.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to improve emergency medical service access for Medicare beneficiaries, many of whom are retirees.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill enhances access to emergency care by allowing payment for ground ambulance dispatch services that do not require transport.