KY lawmaker wants EMS reimbursements increased to address shortages

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 900

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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FRANKFORT — Emergency responders are warning that in Kentucky’s ambulance deserts they are often overworked and underpaid and use old equipment to treat patients who may live 90 minutes from the nearest hospital.

They gathered Tuesday in support of a bill that would result in higher reimbursements from insurers for their services. House Bill 447 would require insurance companies to reimburse ground ambulances at a rate set by the local government, or, if there …

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