How will the billing process work for the Ambulance Fee for Service program?
Page County contracts this service out to a private company to handle the billing process. After patient care is provided, insurance information will be obtained routinely, often at the hospital. Page County will waive co-payments and deductibles for County residents. Non-insured residents will receive an initial statement from the billing company, while insured residents will receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) from their insurance company. All patients may apply for the hardship waiver, if needed. Will visitors and non-County residents be charged a co-payment for ambulance service? Yes. Only County residents will have their co-payments and deductibles waived. Will my health insurance premiums increase as a result of Ambulance Fee for Service billing? Unfortunately, health insurance premiums continue to rise regardless of whether or not a community decides to bill for EMS transports. Such factors as prescription-drug coverage, litigation, technology improvements in the medical fi
