An Act To Strengthen Local Emergency Medical Services By Increasing The Mainecare Reimbursement Rate For Ambulance Services

This bill increases MaineCare reimbursement rates for ambulance services to 140% of the average Medicare rate for ambulance services, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. It directly affects ambulance providers who receive MaineCare payments by providing them with higher reimbursement rates to address funding shortfalls. The funding mechanism includes a one-time $15 million transfer from the Department of Public Safety’s EMS Stabilization fund to the Department of Health and Human Services by June 2026. This temporary adjustment aims to prevent ambulance service closures and maintain emergency medical access in Maine.