Ambulance question

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

If you call for an ambulance, they check you out, but then you refuse to go to the hospital, do you still get charged?

 

[maxiep]

I'm sure you do. However, if it's bad enough to call an ambulance, what does money matter?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I'm sure you do. However, if it's bad enough to call an ambulance, what does money matter?

Sometimes you have situations that you're expecting to need help and you get them under control on their own.

 

[maxiep]

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.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

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.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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.

 

[julius]

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.

Do you mean if someone in an official capacity (police) calls for it, but not if your neighbor calls for it?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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).

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If you call for an ambulance, they check you out, but then you refuse to go to the hospital, do you still get charged?

It depends on the neighborhood you live in. In some you have to call for a bambulance.

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[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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.

 

[oldguy]

If you take a ride in an ambulance, look into whether your community has FireMed.

http://projects.registerguard.com/w...ambulance-cost-insurance-springfield.html.csp

Go Blazers

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

There was no ride. Medics were called. A basic checkup of vitals ensued, and further treatment, including a ride to the hospital, were declined.

 

[maxiep]

Damn. I hope whatever ails you is temporary and you get better soon.

 

[oldguy]

Damn. I hope whatever ails you is temporary and you get better soon.

Here, Here!



Go Blazers

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

Thanks for the positive thoughts, guys. I'll be fine, but I admit, I was scared for a few.

 

[maxiep]

Thanks for the positive thoughts, guys. I'll be fine, but I admit, I was scared for a few.

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.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Do you mean if someone in an official capacity (police) calls for it, but not if your neighbor calls for it?

Good question. Assuming that the "victim" is not treated or transported, whoever called the ambulance should be obligated for the charges.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

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.

 

[Further]

My cousin in West Hartford CT. broke her ankle, got in an ambulance that got in a crash, no added injuries, but had to take another ambulance, and was charged for two rides. She did protest and got it taken care of, but that's screwed up that they would even try to charge for that.

 

[BlazerWookee]

Walked into a W.A.S.P.S.' nest

Are you Jewish?

 

[Natebishop3]

I was wondering about this just the other day actually. I witnessed a guy lay his bike down in an intersection. I didn't call 911 because there was three or four people who were already on the scene and helping him. I figured someone would have called for help. Nobody did, and it was because he kept saying, "please don't call. I'm fine, please don't call." Now, I probably would have called anyway had I known that nobody called because he wasn't in a state to make that judgement call, but I was also wondering if he would have had to pay if they arrived and he refused service.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

He may not have wanted the call for other reasons. A trooper pulled up while I was talking with the medics. One of the medics gave me grief like I was Bs'ing him that the stings from 8 days prior was causing my issue (the other was more helpful, didn't doubt me, and noticed the hives all over my body). I told the medic if he was implying I'd done drugs or something along those lines that he was wrong. I also said I bet the trooper runs my plates to see if I have a history. The doubt-filled medic disappears for a minute, comes back, and says, "You were right. You don't even have a ticket on your history." When I got to IC, the doctor said that medic was obviously not in the place to make a judgment/diagnosis.

My point: that biker may have something on his record that caused him to not want medics to show up (it's likely a cop shows up on a medic call).

 

[MickZagger]

You got a 5000 sq ft house in West Leezy. Why you sweatin some amb bills?

 

[MickZagger]

My cousin in West Hartford CT. broke her ankle, got in an ambulance that got in a crash, no added injuries, but had to take another ambulance, and was charged for two rides. She did protest and got it taken care of, but that's screwed up that they would even try to charge for that.

Whats screwed up is that a broken ankle needed a ride in the ambulance. My mom busted her femur on vacation in Europe and walked it off.

#soldier

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

You got a 5000 sq ft house in West Leezy. Why you sweatin some amb bills?

Because I hate wasting money. I spent nine years in public accounting. I don't like spending money when it's not necessary. It was necessary when I didn't have a drop of moisture in my mouth and I couldn't breathe and I was about to pass out. After ten minutes of sitting with the meds, I was much better. Capable to make it the two miles home to get a ride to IC. I didn't get where I am by being willy-nilly with my money. I've never had a medical emergency so I didn't know what to do.

And I'm not really sweating it. Just curious what my cost will be. I budget for everything (except medical emergencies, I suppose).

 

[Natebishop3]

He may not have wanted the call for other reasons. A trooper pulled up while I was talking with the medics. One of the medics gave me grief like I was Bs'ing him that the stings from 8 days prior was causing my issue (the other was more helpful, didn't doubt me, and noticed the hives all over my body). I told the medic if he was implying I'd done drugs or something along those lines that he was wrong. I also said I bet the trooper runs my plates to see if I have a history. The doubt-filled medic disappears for a minute, comes back, and says, "You were right. You don't even have a ticket on your history." When I got to IC, the doctor said that medic was obviously not in the place to make a judgment/diagnosis.

My point: that biker may have something on his record that caused him to not want medics to show up (it's likely a cop shows up on a medic call).

You might be right, but from what I was told, the dude was broke. He didn't have health insurance.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

You might be right, but from what I was told, the dude was broke. He didn't have health insurance.

Oh, well, you left that part of it out of your original post on the story. That would also make sense.

 

[Natebishop3]

Oh, well, you left that part of it out of your original post on the story. That would also make sense.

Yeah.... kinda pertinent information to the story