NH| New Hampshire has enacted Senate Bill 245, landmark legislation prohibiting surprise billing for all ground ambulance services, effective January 1, 2026. The law ensures that patients will only pay their standard in-network costs, introduces a temporary reimbursement rate, and establishes a process to develop permanent fair payment rates based on real costs, providing strong consumer protections while supporting EMS providers.
- Surprise billing for ground ambulance services is banned starting January 2026.
- Providers will receive a temporary reimbursement rate of 325% of Medicare for two years.
- A comprehensive cost study will guide the development of a permanent, data-driven rate schedule.