Miller Receives Legislator of the Year Award
May 5, 2026
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Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) was given the Legislator of the Year Award by the American Ambulance Association for her work supporting rural healthcare. This recognition follows Congresswoman Miller's introduction of legislation that would increase Medicare reimbursement rates for EMS providers and adjust the compensation Critical Access Hospitals receive for emergency medical transports in mountainous areas. More information on the specific bills can be found below.
“I was honored to be given the Legislator of the Year Award by the American Ambulance Association. Serving on the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means has given me the opportunity to address key issues affecting rural populations at home in West Virginia and throughout the country. Everyone, regardless of where they live, deserves access to quality, life-saving care,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller.
Today's award presentation took place at Jan-Care's Beckley facilities, where Congresswoman Miller toured to see firsthand the work EMS providers undertake for West Virginians in need. Employing 430 individuals, Jan-Care provides services to 11 counties in West Virginia and is the primary 911 service in five counties. On average, Jan-Care responds to over 100,000 calls for help per year, driving more than 6 million miles to deliver EMT services throughout its coverage area.
Background:
“I was honored to be given the Legislator of the Year Award by the American Ambulance Association. Serving on the Health Subcommittee of the Committee on Ways and Means has given me the opportunity to address key issues affecting rural populations at home in West Virginia and throughout the country. Everyone, regardless of where they live, deserves access to quality, life-saving care,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller.
Today's award presentation took place at Jan-Care's Beckley facilities, where Congresswoman Miller toured to see firsthand the work EMS providers undertake for West Virginians in need. Employing 430 individuals, Jan-Care provides services to 11 counties in West Virginia and is the primary 911 service in five counties. On average, Jan-Care responds to over 100,000 calls for help per year, driving more than 6 million miles to deliver EMT services throughout its coverage area.
Background:
- In December 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act. This bipartisan legislation strengthens the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program so Critical Access Hospitals have the resources they need to improve quality, modernize services, and adapt to new care models.
- In September 2025, Congresswoman Miller joined several House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, and U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the agencies to protect access to ground ambulance services provided to patients in rural areas by promptly updating geographic adjustments to the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule to ensure correct payment for rural and super-rural communities.
- In June 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act (PEAKS) Act, which would allow for Critical Access Hospitals located in mountainous areas to be reimbursed for their emergency medical transportation services.
- In March 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act, which would ensure that rural and remote communities maintain access to critical emergency services by providing adequate Medicare reimbursements for emergency service providers, helping them hire and retain EMT staff and modernize their equipment to continue delivering life-saving care.
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Issues:Health