Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 1995

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Introduced

11 July 1995

Last action

17 July 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]

Subjects

Healthcare

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3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 1995 - Requires a health plan that provides any emergency services coverage to cover emergency services furnished to a plan enrollee without regard to: (1) whether the provider has an arrangement with the plan; and (2) prior authorization. Mandates prompt payment in a reasonable and appropriate amount and prohibits cost-sharing greater for hospital emergency services than for other settings. Requires specified measures relating to the timeliness of prior authorization determinations regarding needed care identified in initial evaluations. Prohibits plans from discouraging appropriate use of the 911 emergency telephone number or from denying coverage or payment for an item or service solely on the basis that an enrollee uses the number. Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require health maintenance organizations, competitive medical plans, and managed care plans to meet the requirements of this paragraph. Allows State laws that provide protections exceeding those of this Act. Provides for civil money penalties for violations.

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Timeline

11 July 1995
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1995
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 July 1995
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1417-1419)
Source: IntroReferral
13 July 1995
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee
17 July 1995
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2011
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