TAHP Testimony in Support of SB 916 (Ambulance Surprise Billing) 3-5-25
TAHP supports Senate Bill 916, which extends critical protections against surprise billing for ground ambulance services in state-regulated health plans. Ground ambulance rides remain a major gap in state and federal surprise billing laws, with nearly 60% of rides out-of-network and one in four resulting in unexpected bills. SB 916 renews Texas’ temporary protections for two more years while Congress works toward a national fix. The bill reflects a successful collaboration between insurers, EMS providers, and patient advocates, demonstrating that practical reforms are possible when stakeholders unite around shared goals.
Click here to view TAHP’s testimony in response to SB 916.
