Bill · H.R. 7277· House(119-HR-7277)
Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Last activity
- 1/30/2026 — 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
- Becca Balint
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to provide Medicare coverage for ambulance services that do not include transportation. This change would apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026. It ensures coverage regardless of whether the provider or supplier also provides transport for the individual.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill expands Medicare benefits which directly benefit the senior population.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill increases the scope of Medicare coverage for on-scene ambulance services.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5
The bill expands Medicare coverage to include ambulance services that do not include transportation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Medicare Coverage for Non-Transport Services: The bill amends the Social Security Act to include ambulance services that do not include transportation (Section 2). This could benefit individuals who require on-scene ambulance services but do not need to be transported to a facility.
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Flexible Provider Requirements: Coverage would apply to services furnished by a provider or supplier of ambulance services, regardless of whether they provide the actual transport (Section 2). This ensures that medical assistance provided on-scene is covered by Medicare.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+5
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey