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Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
6/5/2025, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 1643
The bill, titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under the Medicare program," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2025, as Senate bill S.1643. The specific provisions and directives contained within the bill were not provided in the context.
Congressional Summary of S 1643
Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
This bill extends a specialized rate increase for Medicare payment of ground ambulance services in rural areas until January 1, 2028, and provides for a higher rate increase for services furnished between October 1, 2025, and January 1, 2028.
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Current Status of Bill S 1643
Bill S 1643 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1643 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025. Bill S 1643's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1643
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1643
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1643
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under the Medicare program.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under the Medicare program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1643
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