New Montana Law Could Help Boost Ambulance Funding

New Montana law could help boost ambulance funding

Two years ago, a proposal to support Montana ambulance services through a new fee fell just short of becoming law. But the ambulance providers who backed that bill were hopeful theyd be able to get it through at the next state legislative session and they were right.In 2023, House Bill 828 passed the Legislature, but Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed it, after lawmakers adjourned before approving changes he had asked them to make. Rep. Ed Buttrey, R-Gr…

Compromise reached over setting ambulance service rates

State Senate leaders declared Wednesday that a compromise was within reach to resolve a long battle over the setting of commercial insurance rates paid to ambulance companies for emergency transport of patients.