VAA VISITS WITH STATE LEGISLATORS!

VT Legislative Coffee Break -
 
On Tuesday January 25th the VAA sponsored a Legislative Coffee Break at the Statehouse. It
was a success due to the members who attended. John Vose, Vice President and Bill Hathaway,
Treasurer attended with 12 other people representing VAA services from throughout the state.
We commend them for taking the time to represent Vermont Ambulance Services. John reported
that the Governors budget does not include cutting Medicaid rates or the crossover payments.
That is good but the group focused on making sure VT legislators were aware how underpaid
VT Medicaid reimburses ambulance services in comparison to Medicare or physicians or hospitals. 
 
Over 60 packets of information were handed out to legislators. They seemed genuinely surprised
on how low VT ambulance providers are reimbursed. Attached is the information that was
reviewed with VT legislators. This information may be useful for you local communities or if
you visit with VT legislators in your area.
 

Download Key Vermont EMS Issues 
 Download a Medicaid Reimbursement Bullet Paper
 Download a Detailed Medicaid Reimbursement Paper
 Download a Medicare vs. Medicaid Reimbursement Chart