is it true people can be charged for an ambulance after an accident? If so why and under what circumstances do these charges come into effect
2007-02-01 02:40:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is absolutely true. They are usually private companies. Your health insurance may cover these things, whether it be private or medicaid/medicare, but ultimately you are responsible for what they don't cover. And I assure you they are expensive. The question I have is always, where does that $800 you charged me go? I know it doesn't go to the EMT who makes $6.15 an hour. I know it didn't cost that much to drive there and use the oxygen tank for a few minutes, or to drive to the hospital. It's disturbing.
2007-02-01 02:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by rumezzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be charged, but they can't possibly collect if you don't have any money. Also consider that a lawsuit would cost them more than their fee. I took an ambulance ride not long ago. I didn't ask for it. I was kidnapped. They tied me up and took me to a hospital where I was tied up again and examined for a broken neck because I fell down drunk. I didn't run a motorcycle into a tree or anything. It was crazy. People fall down all the time. Ever seen football? Now everybody wants money and it will be a very cold day when they get any.
2007-02-01 10:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ambulances are privately owned now. Years ago,hospitals used to own them. Transports whether accidents or not, are charged by the mile. And then any equipment used in the ambulance is also charged. These have gone into effect at least 10 years or more ago.
2007-02-01 10:44:36 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I always thought this was a rumor! from some of the answers here I guess I was wrong. I have been in an ambulance twice though and have never been charged, nor was I ever told I would be. I am in the UK
Hark at this sarcastic mare below me!
2007-02-01 11:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In UK if you call an ambulance to a road accident, the cost of this is usually recovered from vehicle insurance. Since we're talking 'National Health Service' you will not be presented with a bill unless you are a 'private patient'.
2007-02-01 10:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ambulances here charge $375 for a simple trip immediately and medicare pays only a small part.
2007-02-01 10:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, people can be charged an ambulance fee ANY time they use an ambulance. SOMEONE has to pay for the ambulance, the fuel, and the paramedics... you think they just magically appear?
2007-02-01 11:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is mainly only enforced during road trafiic accidents and the person that is usually charged is the person deemed to be responsible for the RTA.
Not a problem really as you just forward it onto your insurance company to deal with/pay, but I think insurance companies only do this if you have a Fully Comprehensive policy with them.
2007-02-01 10:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can be charged for an ambulance if you call for one and it is not deemed necessary.
2007-02-01 11:05:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true! We had a car accident some years ago and were charged...the insurance company paid us back though. I don't really get it though, 'cos they don't charge all the time. (UK here)
We were not responsible for the accident, we were shunted from behind.
2007-02-01 10:49:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋