What other localities in this area have EMS Cost Recovery programs?

Nearly 80% of Virginia residents live in localities that bill for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport. Nationally, that percentage approaches 85%. Many other localities in Virginia are currently considering this type of EMS Cost Recovery. More than 40 cities, counties, and towns in Virginia currently bill for emergency ambulance transport to recover expenses and offset system costs. Localities in our region that bill for service include:

  • Albemarle
  • Augusta
  • Chesterfield
  • Fluvanna
  • Greene
  • Hanover
  • Louisa
  • Nelson
  • Orange
  • Richmond
  • Rockingham
  • Spotsylvania
  • Stafford
  • Staunton

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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?