RESCUE Act of 2026 Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical...
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments for ambulance services under the Medicare program.
This bill aims to make sure emergency medical services, like ambulances, receive fair payments from Medicare, which is a health insurance program for older adults and people with disabilities. If passed, it would amend Medicare rules to ensure that emergency services are reimbursed appropriately for their urgent work. This would mainly impact ambulance providers and the Medicare program.
The bill is currently in its early stages, having just been introduced on July 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. These committees will review the bill to determine its next steps in the legislative process.
Key actions so far include the introduction of the bill and its referral to relevant committees for further review. The bill is co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives, indicating support from both Democrats and Republicans.
