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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
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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
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