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Legislators approve county municipal certificate of need to expand ambulance options
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Ulster County’s law enforcement and public safety committee approved a resolution authorizing pursuit of a municipal certificate of need and operating authority for ambulance services, a move sponsors said will give the county more flexibility to contract with private ambulance companies and improve 911 response across town lines.
Ulster County legislators approved a resolution Feb. 5 to authorize the county to apply for a municipal certificate of need and operating authority for ambulance services, a step sponsors said will give the county more options to contract with private ambulance providers and improve 911 response times.
Legislator Kovac, the sponsor, told the committee the move follows a unanimous August 2024 request that the state issue more certificates to private ambulance companies to enhance 911 coverage. He said county legislators then met with the New York…
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