You have done an outstanding job this year supporting TASA to get legislation looked at. 

If  Governor Bredesen signs the budget , EMS services across the state should see some relief after the July 1st start of the budget.  In the proposed budget we will receive an increase in out of county transport mileage reimbursements and 5% of the crossover money put back in the budget as of July 1, 2009. 

There are some areas to iron out but this is a great first step. 

Over the next few months TASA will be asking for your help again in next years agenda and we will definitely need everyone's support in contacts and monetary.

Please contact your senator and representatives and thank them for there support.   

On behalf of the legislative committee thank you for your untiring support.



Mike Shankle
Director of EMS
Henry County Medical Center EMS
731-644-8334

Specific legislation supported and opposed by TASA.

As promised, here are the dates for the TASA Legislative Reception and EMS Day on the Hill. The reception will be on March 10, 2009. The EMS Day on the Hill will be March 11, 2009. We will post an update as to times and location as they become available. Again, we need everyone to attend or send a representative as we have several important issues to deal with this year.

The TennCare Oversight Committee will be holding a meeting on Wednesday December 17, 2008 at 1:30 PM in Room 16 of the Legislative Plaza. TASA is on the agenda to discuss reduced ambulance reimbursement. TASA would like to urge representatives from across the State to attend.

Click here to view the Public Notice.