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EMS District 2 approves AMR's proposed 2026 rates to meet filing deadline
Summary
The EMS District 2 board approved AMR's proposed rates for 2026 on Oct. 30, 2025 to meet a filing deadline the next day. The board clarified the displayed rates do not yet reflect exclusivity negotiations and proceeded with an approximately 7% higher figure as a precaution while negotiations continue.
The EMS District 2 board on Oct. 30, 2025 approved American Medical Response's proposed rates for 2026 to meet a filing deadline scheduled for the following day.
A board member moved to approve the proposed 2026 rates attached to the agenda and displayed during the meeting; another member seconded. Board members confirmed the numbers on display matched the rates previously circulated. The chair and staff clarified the displayed rates "do not reflect the exclusivity," and the board proceeded with the higher rates as a precaution while contract negotiations continue. The chair said the board was "anticipating that they will come down when we finalize all of this" but moved forward because of the deadline.
The board called the vote, members voiced "aye," and the chair announced the motion carried, noting the board had met its deadline. No specific dollar amounts or line-item rate tables were read into the public record during the meeting; the chair said the displayed numbers were the same as the materials provided earlier.
After approving the rates, the board turned to concluding business and adjourned the special meeting.
