If you call for an ambulance, they check you out, but then you refuse to go to the hospital, do you still get charged?
Sometimes you have situations that you're expecting to need help and you get them under control on their own.
I was trying to say, when in doubt, call an ambulance if you can't make it to the nearest hospital on your own. Seriously, take care of whatever is wrong.
If YOU call the ambulance of course you get charged. But if it's called for you (like a minor car accident and the police call for it) then you are under no obligation to pay.
But it's not the same price as actually riding in the ambulance, right? That's what I've always been told, but never had any experience with it before.
Do you mean if someone in an official capacity (police) calls for it, but not if your neighbor calls for it?
I know a ride in the ambulance costs like $500-600 if you actually take it to the hospital (that is a pretty standard cost). Guess I'm just wondering what they charge if you call one and don't ride. Sounds like everyone who has responded thus has never had the experience (happily/thankfully).
It depends on the neighborhood you live in. In some you have to call for a bambulance. [video=youtube;n7AB9rzIJPM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7AB9rzIJPM[/video] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7AB9rzIJPM
Well ish. I pay a ridiculous amount of property tax. After speaking to a friend, he says various cities around here do different things, but it is always more when you take a ride. I suppose I'll find out the answer in a few weeks.
If you take a ride in an ambulance, look into whether your community has FireMed. http://projects.registerguard.com/web/livinghealthfitness/26440843-41/firemed-ambulance-cost-insurance-springfield.html.csp Go Blazers
There was no ride. Medics were called. A basic checkup of vitals ensued, and further treatment, including a ride to the hospital, were declined.
Eh, was doing yard work last week. Walked into a wasps' nest covered with leaves, and ended up with 8-10 or so. They've been okay, except my leg began to swell yesterday (it's been over a week). Leg was swelling worse today and was very warm to the touch. Started feeling light-headed so I left work to go home for more Benadryl and to go to Immediate Care. Was almost home when I broke out in hives and my mouth got so dry I could swallow and could barely breathe. I started panicking and pulled over about 2 miles from my house. Called an ambulance. They checked me out and my pulse and blood pressure were through the roof, hives all over my back, chest, and neck. After chilling for 15, the Benadryl was helping some but not enough. I refused a ride to the hospital as I know it's expensive. A family member rushed me to Immediate Care. I ended up with an infection (cellulitis) that was causing anaphylaxis, but acted quick enough to avoid worse consequences. I've never had a serious medical issue (not even a broken bone) so it probably added to the panic, which made things worse (plus the wife is out of town and I'm taking care of the kids). Everything is cool now, but I was actually scared for a good 30 minutes or so.
Wow. That is scary. Now I understand the ambulance; you need to watch your kids. What a bad time for your wife to be out of town.
It's all good. Much better now. I knew something was wrong and glad I left when I did. My office is out in the middle of nowhere. Was going to work from home today, but decided to go in to get a few new projects going. Wish I'd have decided to stay, but it's all good in the end. All is well that ends well, so I'm looking forward to a day out with the girls tomorrow.
Good question. Assuming that the "victim" is not treated or transported, whoever called the ambulance should be obligated for the charges.
Sounds like in many jurisdictions, the initial response is free (well, covered by the property taxes we pay), or comes with a minimal fee (because it's mostly subsidized by property taxes). It's the actual ride that costs so much.
