This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to establish provisions for certified EMT firefighters billing for emergency medical services provided during emergencies. It allows fire companies to file claims with insurers for payments related to medically necessary emergency services performed by certified EMT firefighters when dispatched by a public safety answering point. The bill stipulates that payments shall be made directly to the fire company and permits separate billing if multiple certified EMT firefighters from different fire companies respond to the same emergency. Additionally, it prohibits insurers from requiring fire companies to contract with them to receive these payments.

The bill also introduces penalties for filing false claims, classifying such an act as a summary offense with fines of up to $100 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Definitions for key terms such as "certified EMT firefighter," "emergency medical services," "fire company," and "insurer" are provided to clarify the scope of the law. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 362 (Jan 28, 2025): P.L.682, No.284
Printer's No. 0362: P.L.682, No.284