Hidden Costs of Paramedic Response: Patients Face Unexpected Charges
Paramedic Response Bills Shock Patients as Surprise Charges Continue
More and more cities are adopting 911 response fees to offset the costs associated with emergency transport. Gurzi, 85, received a $260 bill for “paramedic response” after her insurance (Medicare) had already been billed for the November ambulance ride. Unfortunately, the fees are used to offset the cost of emergency transport generally, not for a specific transport, leaving many consumers stuck with hefty bills.
