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Candia board raises ambulance rates to align with new state law
Summary
The Candia Select Board voted Nov. 10 to raise ambulance transport fees after a new state law requires insurers to pay up to 325% of Medicare or a locally set rate; the board approved new BLS and ALS rates and a mileage fee. The change is intended to improve ambulance revenue and prevent balance billing of patients.
The Candia Select Board voted Nov. 10 to raise the town's ambulance transport charges to match a new state requirement intended to protect patients and ensure payment to ambulance services.
Mike (last name not provided), who presented the memo and recommendation to the board, said a new state law (New Hampshire Senate Bill 245) taking effect Jan. 1 requires insurers to pay the ambulance service directly and allows reimbursement up to 325% of the Medicare rate or the locally…
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