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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5427 Establishing Rates for Emergency Medical Services TransportPage 1 of 2 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5427 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ESTABLISHING RATES FOR EMERGENCY MEDCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORT FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, following notice and public hearing established a new Rate Schedule for the City of Bozeman’s Fire Department for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that the new rates for EMS transport, shall become effective beginning August 3, 2022 as follows, to wit: Section 1 – Rate Schedule Service Provided Rates Effective 8/3/2022 Basic Life Support Non-emergent $1,000.00 Basic Life Support Emergent $1,000.00 Advanced Life Support Non-emergent $1,200.00 Advanced Life Support Emergent $1,200.00 Basic Life Support Routine Supplies $125.00 Advanced Life Support Routine Supplies $150.00 Intravenous (IV) Supplies $100.00 Oxygen and Supplies $120.00 Defibrillation & Supplies $350.00 Intubation Supplies $350.00 Mileage $20.00 per mile Section 2 – Billing Procedures The third party service provider on behalf of the fire department shall bill charges for EMS transport under this schedule, with initial billing made to patient’s insurance if applicable. If no patient insurance is available or a balance remains after insurance payment, it shall become the responsibility of the patient. Patients may work with the third party service to set up a payment plan if necessary or make application DocuSign Envelope ID: 44F13717-F00D-46C3-B824-62A927441558 Page 2 of 2 for a financial hardship. The City Manager, or his / her designated representative, may establish additional administrative procedures as necessary for the administration of this cost recovery program. Section 3 – Protests In cases where EMS transport charges under this schedule are claimed to be unfair, unreasonable, or not in proportion to charges made to other EMS transport customers, the person or persons against whom such charges are made may apply to the City Manager for an adjustment, stating the circumstances. The City Manager, or his / her designated representative, may make such adjustment of the EMS transport charges as is deemed necessary, fair and equitable. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 2nd day of August 2022; and effective August 3, 2022. CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS Mayor ATTEST: MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: 44F13717-F00D-46C3-B824-62A927441558