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Medicare
Part B Ambulance Coverage
The
Adams county Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services accepts
Medicare assignment effective April 1, 2002. You will be responsible
for the Medicare deductible (if applicable) and co-payment amount.
These amounts are based on the care provided and the distance and
supplies used during the transport. Ambulance services not meeting
the Medicare and medical necessity requirements will be billed the
usual and customary charges.
Refusals:
There is no charge to patients who refuse service and transport. If
medical services and supplies are provided prior to refusing
transport, the patient will be billed a refusal base rate in
addition to supply charges. Medicare and most insurance do not cover
charges from refused ambulance calls.
When
the patient is eligible for medical payment under Public Aid, the
payments will be made directly to the ambulance office.
Medicare
B provides benefits for ambulance services when:
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The
ambulance is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public
Health, and the ambulance supplier meets Medicare's vehicle and
crew requirements. The Adams County Ambulance and Emergency
Medical Services meets and exceeds all of these requirements.
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The
Beneficiary's medical condition necessitates transportation only
by ambulance.
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The
origin and destination of the trip are appropriate.
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