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Montgomery County panel approves higher EMS transport fees, adds $150 mobile integrated health charge
Summary
The Montgomery County Public Safety Committee approved Executive Regulation 14-25 to revise EMS transport fees, increase rates for several transport types and add a $150 charge for mobile integrated health (MIH) visits; council staff said the revenue was assumed in the operating budget and recommended approval. The motion passed on a 3-0 voice vote.
Chair Katz, chair of the Montgomery County Public Safety Committee, convened a brief work session on June 16 to consider Executive Regulation 14-25, a proposal to revise emergency medical services (EMS) transport fees.
Council staff member Mr. Anbinder presented the regulation and told the committee it would revise the existing fee structure, raising rates for different transport types and adding a new charge for mobile integrated health visits. Mr. Anbinder said the fees were originally set in 2013 and most recently revised in 2020 and that “this update reflects changes necessary to ensure that billing rates keep pace with the rising cost of providing emergency services and remain aligned with insurance reimbursement practices.” He also stated, “The regulation also introduces this new charge of a $150 for mobile integrated health or MIH visits.”
Mr. Anbinder said operating-budget deliberations had already assumed the revenue from these increases, and council staff recommended the committee approve the regulation. After a brief procedural exchange, Mr. Anbinder moved to approve the proposed regulation; a second was recorded but the transcript did not identify who seconded the motion. Chair Katz called for the ayes and the committee reported a 3-0 voice vote in favor.
The committee’s approval adopts the updated fee schedule, including the $150 MIH line item, with staff noting the change is intended to align billing practices with current costs and insurance reimbursement. The committee adjourned the work session and planned to reconvene shortly for a joint meeting with the economic development committee.
