Why do other FireMed agencies charge a different membership fee amount?
Each City, District, Association, company, or other organization that provides ambulance services is independent and operates their own membership program. Each sets fees according to the requirements of each locality. The FireMed name is reserved for public, fire department-based ambulance providers. Other types of organizations will have other names, but provide similar benefits. Your FireMed membership will likely be effective if you use an emergency ambulance from another provider thanks to our extensive reciprocal network in Oregon. What does it mean in the Terms of Agreement that, “Persons who receive Medicaid, Department of Medical Assistance Programs, Oregon Health Plan or other government assistance medical benefits need not be members in order to have full coverage for services covered under these programs. Any such membership constitutes a voluntary contribution only.” Under federal and state regulations for these programs, a medical provider cannot bill the patient for any
