Tenney seeks higher Medicare reimbursement for ambulances

Press Release, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today, alongside Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-7), introduced the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act to ensure that rural and remote communities maintain access to critical emergency services.

This legislation aims to provide adequate Medicare reimbursement for emergency service providers, helping them hire and retain EMT staff and modernize their equipment to continue delivering lifesaving care.

“Access to emergency services is critical in rural areas across the country, including NY-24, which spans 14 counties,” Tenney said. “However, lifesaving ambulance transports are often costly, placing a burden on patients and providers alike. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act will help reduce these costs while ensuring that emergency care providers can continue delivering vital medical services to rural communities nationwide.”

Additional cosponsors of the legislation include Representatives Carol Miller (WV-1), Cliff Bentz (OR-2), Mike Carey (OH-15), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Marie Gluesenkemp-Perez (WA-3).

“When medical emergencies happen, we should feel confident that our first responders have the resources they need to deliver life-saving care,” said Congresswoman Sewell. “Unfortunately, inadequate Medicare reimbursement rates are putting a strain on ambulance service providers in the most vulnerable communities. The problem is particularly severe for rural communities like the ones I represent. This bill would adjust Medicare reimbursement practices so that vital ambulance services are available and accessible to all Americans.”