Needing an ambulance can be a stressful and scary experience. The last thing you want to worry about is how you’ll pay the bill. Ambulance companies make paying your bill quick and easy if you understand the process. This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to pay your ambulance bill with various major providers.
Overview of Ambulance Billing
When taking an ambulance to the hospital, you will receive two separate bills – one from the hospital for treatment and one from the ambulance company for transportation
Key things to know about ambulance bills:
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The base rate is typically $300-$1000 but can be higher depending on mileage and the required care
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Insurance will cover most or all of this cost as long as the ride was medically necessary
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Without insurance, you may be eligible for a discounted cash-pay rate when you pay promptly.
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Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford their bill.
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Most ambulance companies allow you to easily pay online or by phone.
As long as you understand the billing process, you can pay your ambulance bill stress-free. Now let’s look at how to pay specific providers.
How to Pay American Medical Response (AMR) Ambulance Bills
AMR is one of the largest ambulance providers in the US. To pay a bill from them:
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Wait to receive your printed bill in the mail, or call them to get your 12-digit account number.
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Go to pay.amr.net and click “View Bill”.
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Enter your account number and date of birth, then click “View Bill”.
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Select your payment amount and method. They accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or bank account.
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Enter your details and complete payment.
You can also pay over the phone by calling 800-913-9106. Ask about hardship discounts or payment plans if needed.
How to Pay Acadian Ambulance Service Bills
For Acadian Ambulance rides in Texas and Louisiana:
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Wait for your mailed invoice or call to get your account number.
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Visit www.acadianambulance.com and click “Pay My Bill”.
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Enter your account number and date of birth to log in.
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Select a payment amount and submit your credit/debit card or bank account info.
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Complete payment and get a receipt via email.
You can also pay by phone at 800-259-1111. Ask about financial assistance programs if eligible.
How to Pay Superior Ambulance Service Bills
If Superior Ambulance transported you in California:
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Locate your account number on your mailed invoice.
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Go to www.superiorambulance.com and click “Pay Online”.
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Enter your account number, date of birth, and email address.
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Select your payment method and amount, then complete payment.
You can also call 909-623-6580 to pay over the phone. Discuss alternate payment plans if needed.
How to Pay Rural/Metro Ambulance Bills
For a Rural/Metro Ambulance ride:
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Wait for your mailed invoice or call to get your 16-digit account number.
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Visit rmetro.paywizard.com and click “Pay Bill”.
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Input your account number, date of birth, and ZIP code.
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Choose your payment amount and submit your credit/debit card details.
You can also call 877-566-3519 to pay by phone. Inquire about financial hardship options if you can’t afford the full balance.
How to Pay Local City/County Ambulance Bills
Many local fire departments provide EMS transport as well. Examples include:
Los Angeles Fire Department:
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Visit lafd.payambulance.com
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Enter your date of birth, invoice number, and Account ID
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Submit payment via credit/debit card
San Francisco Fire Department:
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Go to sffd.payambulance.com
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Input your invoice number and date of birth
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Pay with a card online or call 415-487-5407
Check your bill to find the payment website specific to your local provider. You can often pay right on their site.
Payment Tips and Financial Assistance
To make paying your ambulance bill easier, keep these tips in mind:
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Pay online for fastest processing and electronic receipts.
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Set up automatic payments from your bank account to avoid late fees.
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Ask about prompt pay discounts if you pay quickly without insurance.
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Inquire about financial hardship programs and charity care if eligible.
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Notify your insurance ASAP and provide them documentation.
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Negotiate a reasonable payment plan if you can’t pay in full.
Most ambulance companies understand that transport bills can be costly. Ask about options to make payments manageable for your budget. Don’t let ambulance bills stress you out. Just follow the payment steps for your provider.
The Bottom Line
Submit your insurance information ASAP to limit out-of-pocket expenses. Seek financial assistance or prompt pay discounts if paying the full price. Most importantly, don’t hesitate to reach out to billing departments about customized payment arrangements.
Ambulance transportation provides critical, sometimes life-saving service. Thank the EMTs for their hard work and pay your share of costs responsibly. We wish you good health and hope you never need emergency transport again. But if you do, now you’re prepared to manage billing and payment smoothly.
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