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Senate approves bill to curb surprise ground ambulance bills; sets effective date for 2026
2826466 · March 31, 2025
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Summary
Lawmakers passed a measure to limit surprise billing by out‑of‑network ground ambulance services, require insurers to pay agencies directly within 30 days on clean claims, and exempt Medicaid and PEIA from the bill's protections.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate on March 29 passed a bill designed to reduce surprise billing by ground ambulance providers, requiring insurers to remit payment directly to out‑of‑network ambulance agencies in most circumstances.
The bill requires insurers to pay an…
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