This bill amends and enacts several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning ambulance service billing and reimbursement practices. It specifically prohibits ambulance service providers from collecting or billing more than the cost-sharing amounts that a covered individual would owe if they used a participating provider. Additionally, it establishes that all reimbursements for ambulance services must be paid directly to the service provider or their designee, and outlines the reimbursement rates for out-of-network providers, which are capped at either 250% of the Medicare reimbursement rate or the provider's billed charges.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision for a legislative management study to assess the feasibility of a delinquent billing reimbursement grant system for ambulance service providers, with findings to be reported to the legislative assembly. An appropriation of $20,000 is also included for consulting services related to this study. The bill aims to enhance the financial stability of ambulance service providers while ensuring that patients are not overcharged for emergency services.

Statutes affected:
Adopted by the House Human Services Committee: 23-27-04.8
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23-27-04.8
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 23-27-04.8
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 23-27-04.8
Enrollment: 23-27-04.8