EMS on the Hill — February 3rd Agenda Frankfort, Kentucky Coordinator: David Webb 270-584-4304 7:30 AM EST — Kickoff Meeting Location: Capitol Annex Cafeteria • Welcome, updates, and distribution of leave‑behind brochures. • Review scheduled legislator meetings and talking points for the day. • Light networking and coordination before heading into the Capitol. 8:00 AM – 14:00 PM — Legislative Meetings Begin • Visit your assigned legislators or drop in to speak with your local representatives. • Discuss key EMS legislation, including: • HB 447 — Emergency ground ambulance coverage & reimbursement • HB 236 — EMS education and KBEMS oversight modernization • HB 106 — EMS workforce incentives and mental‑health support • Support colleagues in their meetings and help guide providers who are new to advocacy. • Share your experiences, discuss EMS needs, and leave behind brochures. • It is important to call now to get your meeting scheduled. You can call (502) 564‑8100 and ask to speak with the administrative assistant for your legislators to schedule a meeting. • If you have already scheduled a meeting with your legislator, please contact David Webb at 270‑584‑4304so we can coordinate and track attendance. Press Conference — Time TBD (Afternoon) Hosted by Representative Raymer • Rep. Raymer will hold a press conference to discuss HB 447, legislation addressing fair coverage and reimbursement for emergency ground ambulance services. • We want as many EMS providers as possible standing behind her to show strong, unified support. • Final time will be shared as soon as confirmation is received. 5:00 PM — Legislative Reception Location: The Foundry on Broadway 411 W Broadway St Frankfort, KY 40601 • Join EMS leaders, legislators, and partners for an evening reception. • Light refreshments, networking, and continued advocacy conversations. • A great opportunity to thank legislators for their time and reinforce the importance of EMS legislation. Important Parking Note Parking in the Capitol garage is limited due to ongoing construction. Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the Annex. Dress Code To present a unified and professional EMS presence: • Class A uniform or agency uniform is strongly encouraged. • If possible, arrive in an ambulance or marked EMS vehicle to demonstrate the statewide strength and visibility of EMS
Title:
AN ACT relating to emergency management services.
Sponsor(s):
Bauman , Jared Hart , Mark
Current Status:
to Postsecondary Education (H) In House
Summary:
Amend KRS 165A.310 to exclude institutions licensed or approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services from the definition of "proprietary school" under the Kentucky Commission for Proprietary Education; amend KRS 311A.020 to specify that the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services has authority to oversee the licensure and relicensure of emergency medical services training or educational institutions; amend KRS 311A.015, 311A.024, 311A.025, 311A.030, and 164.945 to conform.
AN ACT relating to emergency medical services.
Hart , Mark
to Local Government (H) In House
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311A to create the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund; specify the ambulance services and EMS professionals that are eligible to share in the distribution of the fund; provide that the Board of Emergency Medical Services shall administer the fund and may promulgate administrative regulations to facilitate its administration; authorize reimbursement for an EMS professional's out-of-pocket costs for mental health treatment for a diagnosed post-traumatic stress injury or post-traumatic stress disorder; provide for annual supplements to ambulance providers for each EMS professional it employs; amend KRS 42.190 and 136.392 to include the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund to the premium surcharge; amend KRS 61.315 to include eligibility for in the line of duty death benefits to specified ambulance service providers.
AN ACT relating to coverage for emergency ground ambulance services.
Raymer , Rebecca Freeland , Chris Lewis , Scott Riley , Steve Bivens , Ryan Williams , Wade Neighbors , Amy Wesley , Bill Duvall , Robert
to Committee on Committees (H) In House
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require coverage for emergency ground ambulance services; establish minimum allowable reimbursement for out-of-network emergency ground ambulance services; establish requirements for reimbursement of out-of-network ground ambulance providers; prohibit balance billing by out-of-network ground ambulance providers; establish construction clause in the event of conflicts; amend KRS 18A.225 to require the state employee health plan to comply with emergency ground ambulance coverage and payment requirements; provide that Act applies to health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
- President: James Hacker
- Vice President: Jim Duke
- Secretary: Michael Reynolds
- Treasurer: Ashley Powell
Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association
P.O. Box 42
Stanford, KY 40484
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