I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8218 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020 Mr. Gianforte introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for increased Medicare payment for certain rural providers of ambulance services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Ambulance Reimbursement Fairness Act . 2. Medicare payment for certain rural providers of ambulance services (a) In general Paragraph (8) of section 1834(l) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(l) ) is amended in the matter following subparagraph (B), by inserting (or, in the case of mountainous terrain or in areas with only secondary roads available, a 15-mile drive) after within a 35-mile drive . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to ambulance services furnished on or after January 1, 2021.