Am I liable for ambulance charges transport that were not medically necessary?
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Am I liable for ambulance charges transport that were not medically necessary?
I was working at a summer camp as a counselor (no health insurance provided) and was involved in a minor boating accident. An ambulance was called to the scene. I had only bonked my head, but my friend was put on a backboard and transported via ambulance. The responders suggested that I be seen by a doctor, too and permitted me to accompany my friend to the hospital. I paid all of my bills (about $750) out of pocket since I wasn’t insured at the time, but about 3 months later I got a bill for $550 from the ambulance company. Had I known I would be charged, I would have driven to the hospital.
Asked on March 2, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, the public policy is to render medical assistance to those in need. If you were transported to a hospital via ambulance, then most likely you would be charged for the services rendered on your behalf since you received some injury at the summer camp.
I suggest that you contact the ambulance company and see what can be done to possibly reduce the amount of your $550 bill for transport.
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