The bill establishes a Rural EMS Uncompensated Care Pool Payment Program aimed at providing financial support to eligible ambulance service licensees operating outside metropolitan areas in Minnesota. The program, administered by the director, will make payments to these licensees based on specific criteria for emergency medical service (EMS) responses that occur between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Eligible responses must meet several conditions, including being initiated by a public safety answering point and not resulting in any payment from other sources. The bill outlines an application process for licensees and specifies how payments will be calculated based on the number of eligible responses.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the program. The director is responsible for certifying payment amounts and ensuring that full payments are made to eligible licensees by May 30, 2026. The legislation aims to address the financial challenges faced by rural EMS providers by creating a structured payment system for uncompensated care.