EMS Billing

Charlottesville Emergency Medical Services

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Beginning July 1, 2018, the Charlottesville Fire Department and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad will begin their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Cost Recovery Program. Please see the frequently asked questions for more information. Albemarle County Fire and Rescue and every surrounding county currently utilize an EMS cost recovery program.

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For copies of your medical treatment and/or transport please email:  EMSbilling@charlottesville.gov

  1. What is EMS Cost Recovery?
  2. Why is the City of Charlottesville engaging in EMS Cost Recovery?
  3. How will this program affect me?
  4. Will the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) bill for service in the City?
  5. How much money will be recovered?
  6. What other localities in this area have EMS Cost Recovery programs?
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  1. How will the billing process work?
  2. What are the billing rates for this EMS service?
  3. If an ambulance comes to my house but I don’t need transport, will I receive a bill?
  4. If a fire engine comes to my house to provide EMS care, will I receive a bill?
  5. Who do I contact with questions about my bill?
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  1. What if I don’t have insurance and am unable to pay or have insurance but am unable to pay any balances due?
  2. If I have an outstanding balance on my insurance, will I be refused ambulance service?
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  1. Will my health insurance premiums increase because of this billing?
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  1. How does this new program help the volunteers at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS)?
  2. Will the rescue squad still need our donations?
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