How Much is my Ambulance Bill Going to Cost?
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In March 2007, the Pacific County Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners approved a resolution to adjust the amount patients pay for emergency services.
Does the Fire District bill for service even if I am not transported? No. The Fire District only bills for service if you are transported.
How much does an ambulance transport cost? If you are transported by ambulance, you are charged a user’s fee, which is based on the level of care you received during the trip, plus mileage to the hospital.
How does the Fire District bill for services? Pacific County Fire District 1 bills your insurance provider(s) directly for treatment and transport. The Fire District contracts with a separate company, Systems Design, to process the billing.
If I pay my taxes, do I still get a bill for service? No. If you are a taxpayer of the Fire District, the amount your medical insurance(s) pay for a transport will be considered payment in full. The Fire District recognizes that taxpayers already directly or indirectly pay for emergency medical services with a portion of their taxes.
What other medical services does the Fire District provide? The Fire District provides non-emergency transports, medical stand-by at local events, blood pressure checks, injury prevention programs, CPR/First Aid training, and other assistance requiring medical expertise.