PUBLIC HEARING FOR AMBULANCE RATES STUDY AND
PROPOSED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND
AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEES
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
•Background
•Last fee study was conducted in 2007
•Current fees are some of the lowest in the County
•Cost increases
•Fee Study Analysis
•Cost of service
•Fee establishment
•Cost recovery evaluation
•Setting Fees
•Legal requirements
•Cost recovery limitations
•Service delivery model
Fee Study and Cost Recovery Methodology
Fee Comparison
•Uninsured and low-income
•Other extenuating circumstances
Compassion Care/Financial Hardship Policy
•Open the public hearing and hear testimony
•Close the public hearing
•Adopt the resolution
Recommendations
QUESTIONS?