H.R.5153: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment rates for ambulance services, to apply a prudent layperson standard to the determination of medical necessity for emergency ambulance services, and to recognize the additional costs of providing ambulance services in rural areas.

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• This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
• This bill is primarily about congress
• Introduced Sept. 12, 2000
• Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2000

Bill Sponsor

• Amory Houghton (R-N.Y.)