HB 416

Bill Subjects

Actuarial Analysis Administrative Regulations And Proceedings Advisory Boards, Commissions, And Committees Appropriations Boards And Commissions Budget And Financial Administration Emergency Medical Services Fiscal Note Insurance Local Government Local Mandate

Abstract

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311A to create the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund; specify the ambulance services and EMS professionals that are eligible to share in the distribution of the fund; provide that the Board of Emergency Medical Services shall administer the fund and may promulgate administrative regulations to facilitate its administration; authorize reimbursement for an EMS professional's out-of-pocket costs for mental health treatment for a diagnosed post-traumatic stress injury or post-traumatic stress disorder; provide for annual supplements to ambulance providers for each EMS professional it employs; amend KRS 42.190 and 136.392 to include the EMS Professionals Foundation Program fund to the premium surcharge.