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S1286 has passed the Senate. The bill will be sent to the Assembly if it has not yet passed that chamber. If the Assembly already passed this bill, it will be sent to the Governor for signature (approval) or veto (rejection).

Congress has signed this into law. CMS must now exercise their waiver authority. Further, EMS agencies must have protocols in place to cover when treatment in place is appropriate.

This bill has been assigned as a "same as" bill in the Senate: S3550 What this Means: In New York State, both the Senate and Assembly must pass a bill before the Governor can consider it for signature (approval) or veto (rejection). S3550 is an identical version of A1842 in the Senate. Experienced observers know that a bill with a same as in the alternate house is an important early sign that a bill could pass both the Senate and Assembly. It indicates that individual lawmakers in each house are supportive of the bill.

I support this bill although it requires 2 signatures for the insurance check. I would prefer that the insurance carriers be required to issue the check to providers, whether or not they participate in a reduced fee schedule. This is a compromise. It would work provided banks take note of the fact that a patient cannot just sign the check and cash it, and that it requires a second signature by the provider. When you vote in favor of this bill, it does allow for you to make comments.

This crucial bill has now been referred to the Senate committee for review before sending it to the Senate. If you haven't already gone onto the site to cast your vote in favor of this bill, then please do so now. It will give your representatives an indication of your support.

A534 is the current bill to follow and support in the State Assembly, the original bill was A1778. A534 was recently amended, it would allow for Fire Dept.'s to bill for emergency medical services.

This bill has passed the Senate, it requires the Assembly to pass it and the Governor's signature. Please continue to support this bill.

Innovations, assistance, free services options for frontline workers.

FEMA COVID19 assistance webinar is now online in case you missed it.

Very helpful detail on what is included for forgiveness on the PPP stimulus.

Doug Wolfberg gives the latest from Medicare during COVID-19.

Prayers for our EMS providers that they may be safe and remain healthy. Sadly not all have won this battle. Please take this virus seriously everyone. And realize the sacrifice our EMS people are making.

I am getting these masks for my employees and family. It is very difficult to source these items. I am pleased to know these are made in the USA and are keeping people here in jobs. If you are in need of a mask, these are reasonably priced and can be washed and reused up to 20 washings.

The NY ePCR schematron has been updated as a result of COVID-19. For the latest changes go to this link: https://www.sthcs.org//new_york_state_2020_covid-19_schema

Vital resources for EMS Providers.

Imminent changes from CMS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alternate ambulance destinations, including a patient's home may be included for Medicare beneficiaries.

New Yorkers can sign up for the latest COVID-19 updates.

Please go online and support this Bill, now more than ever our EMS agencies need to be paid directly by insurance carriers, participating or not.