Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Summary
Provides money to continue a program that helps improve emergency medical care for children for the years 2025 through 2029.
What problem does this solve?
Funding for a special program to help kids in medical emergencies was going to run out after 2024. This law gives the program more money so it can keep working for another five years.
Who does this affect?
- Children
- Emergency medical service providers
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures continued specialized care for children
Provides funding to a program focused on improving emergency medical services for children, who have different medical needs than adults. This helps make sure kids get the right care in an emergency.
When does this start?
The new funding for this program begins in fiscal year 2025.