EMT Funding

Propose

1. Exempt small rural ambulance services from the Health care gross receipts tax

2. Rural EMS uncompensated care pool payment program

3. Designate as an “essential service”

4. Permanent – predictable funding for all rural EMS

5. Reform reimbursement rules

6. Ensure all towns and townships pay their fair share

7. Encourage telemedicine support for rural EMS