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Committee advances in‑network ambulance billing bill agreed with insurers and providers
Summary
House Bill 13 12, negotiated between the Arkansas Ambulance Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield, sets guidelines and rates for in‑network ground ambulance services without requiring a provider network; the committee voted to pass the bill.
Senator Justin Boyd (District 27) told the Insurance & Commerce committee that House Bill 13 12 is an agreed bill between the Arkansas Ambulance Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield to set guidelines for in‑network ground ambulance services.
Boyd said the bill does not require a network but establishes parameters and rates for in‑network providers, and noted the parties were present to answer questions if needed: “Both the ambulance association, Blue Cross Blue Shield are in the room if there are questions.”
No questions or public opposition were recorded in committee. Boyd closed and moved passage; the committee signaled its support and the chair announced the bill passed out of committee.
The transcript identifies the bill as a negotiated, industry‑backed framework for in‑network ambulance reimbursement and records no formal objections during the committee hearing.
