wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I just received a bill for nearly $1000 for my 15 min ambulance ride. What the hell is taxes for? Good thing workers comp is covering this one. But jeebus thats alot of money for that short a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Taxes. The government likes to spread the wealth, their way. Ten years ago it was $460 for a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ten years ago it was $460 for a ride. Ever heard of this concept called "inflation"? 20 years ago Mustang's were 10k. Everything but a ride is usually covered. When I ended up on 670 after my motorcycle engine failed, they came and patched me up and I never heard from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKSVT Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Your ride could be 2 minutes or 20 minutes, same price. Another one of Mayor Coleman's revenue sources. Columbus Medic transports bring in about 1 million a month. And people get pissed at me when I tell them they can drive themselves when it's not actually an emergency! Just trying to save 'em a dime. Usually your insurance covers it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I know, Chris. Inflation was what I was aiming for in my comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I know, Chris. Inflation was what I was aiming for in my comment. Was shining you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyall86 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I got a ride in the ambulance in Detroit. I think it was like $1400 health insurance covered 700 or so and I never saw a bill for the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 It depends on where you are at. Some cities don't have money problems, and so the taxes you pay cover ambulance rides. Other cities can't manage money (this isn't a new problem, btw) and figure a good way to make some extra cash is charge for it. This fee helps fund the fire departments, which IMO is one public service that's actually worthwhile. Although it still irks me when local govs have to cut fire budget then charge to make up for it, to cover their pet projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKSVT Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 The revenue from this goes back into the general fund, not to the fire dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Where I live Taxes do cover ambulance and fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 is that all? we had to pay 3k in Mexico for a 20 minute ride back in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 hm. i dont recall getting a bill from westerville for my ride when this guy pulled infront of me and i t-boned him (his fault). that was 14 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 This is the US, not Canada. No free health care. But we don't pay taxes like they do for health care either; our gov't just makes sure to spend what we have poorly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 You should see what a helicopter ride costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 In most cities and towns, if you are a resident the ride is free, if you are a person that lives out of the city the incident happened in, you or your health insurance is billed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 You should see what a helicopter ride costs Yea, GF's dad just saw his $10k Life Flight bill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yea, GF's dad just saw his $10k Life Flight bill... I think I'd rather wait for the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 This is the US, not Canada. No free health care. But we don't pay taxes like they do for health care either; our gov't just makes sure to spend what we have poorly. Obama's going to fix this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think I'd rather wait for the bus. Best thing about life flight is you are unconscious and have no say... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSUGT Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 maybe you were paying for the illegals who get rides for free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I know 2 years ago 1 stitch cast me 1k and i refused all the numbing shit and know damn well a piece of string doesn't cost that much. only way I will go to the hospital now is if I am dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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