Law & Regulation

EMS System Act & Regulations

• EMS System Act
• Consolidated EMS System Act
• EMS System Act Regulations
• EMS System Act Regulations (PDF with Comments)

Legal Protections & Compliance

• The Good Samaritan Act
• Peer Review Protection Act 0193
• PA Child Labor Law (2012)
• Junior Emergency Services Program Compliance Manual

Billing & Reimbursement

• EMS Direct Insurance Billing (Act 84)
• Medical Records Charge Bulletin
• Payment for Non-Transport (Act 103 of 2018)
• MA Ambulance Fee Increase Bulletin
• MA Payment Program Notice (12-30-23)

Funding & Grant Programs

• Fire & EMS Grant Program Reauthorization (HB 1877)
• Volunteer Loan Assistance Program (VLAP)
• Act 129 of 2013: Volunteer Loan Assistance Program
• Act 60 of 2016: Fire and Ambulance Grant Program
• Act 93 of 2020: EMSOF Increase and Distribution

Reports & Legislative Studies

• Senate Resolution 6 Final Report

Municipal EMS Requirements

Pennsylvania municipal code amendments requiring the provision and support of emergency medical services.

• Act 7 of 2008 - Second Class Townships
• Act 8 of 2008 - Boroughs
• Act 9 of 2008 - First Class Townships
• Act 31 of 2008 - Third Class Cities