NY LEG issued AB 250 (SB 1466) on insurance payments to ambulance providers.
Ensures emergency ambulance service companies receive direct payment for services.
Amended NY INS 32-3224 on standard claim forms for accident and health insurance.
Bill Provisions
Health insurers must make payments directly to nonparticipating or non-preferred providers of ambulance services or jointly to both the provider and the insured.
Required that the insurer provide reimbursement for ambulance services at a rate negotiated with provider; in the absence of agreed rates, must pay at ususal charge.
Direct payments apply to ambulance transfers of patients between hospitals/facilities.
Legislative History
On Jan. 12, 2023, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 9, 2023, bill passed Senate.
On Jun. 6, 2023, bill introduced in Assembly; on Jun. 9, 2023, bill passed Assembly.
Effectiveness
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, and applies to claims submitted for payment after such date.
Nov. 2023 NY LEG Bill Approved
On Nov. 17, 2023, NY LEG enacted bill AB 250, signed by governor, enrolled Ch 649
Regulators
NY LEG
Entity Types
Ins
Reference
Ch 649, 11/17/2023; Bill A00250, S01466, 6/9/2023; Citation: NY INS 32-3224;
