The Westfield Fire Dept. has amended its fee schedule for emergency medical services and charge fees from citizens. City Attorney Brian Zaiger said the change “brings fees up to where they should be allowed by the state and county.”
Charges, which were approved unanimously on June 23 and are now effective, are $425 for basic life support service, $525 for advanced life support I, $700 for advanced life support, non-transport and $656 for specialty case transport, $525 for Advance Life Support Assessment, as well as $12 per loaded mile, and an additional $200 for non-residents within the terms and meanings of the Indiana Medical Act and other applicable laws.
Fire Chief Joe Lyons said the department has not increased its fees since 2008.
“We’re increasing them to what Medicare pays for. We’re been undercharging for ambulance runs,” he said. “We’re raising the mileage rate for residents and adding a non-residential fee.”
In addition to the EMS changes, the cost for all special events requiring or requesting attendance of Westfield Fire personnel was changed. The following fees now apply:
• BLS trained firefighter – $45 per hour
• Ambulance (non-staffed) – $200 per day
• EMS Cart – $100 per day
