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PASADENA — ColoradoBoulevard.net:
Pasadena Fire Department announced the implementation of an annual membership program to residents of Pasadena and is designed as an alternative to paying higher direct fees for paramedic and ambulance services.
By News Desk
For $85 per year (less than $7 per month), this voluntary Paramedic Subscription Program provides coverage for fees associated with any paramedic services or emergency transportation provided. The fee covers the subscriber and all other members of their household related by blood, marriage or adoption.
The charge for an ambulance transport can be as high as $3,000. Even with medical insurance, copays and deductibles can range between $50 to $500 for transport. When paramedics are needed, cost should not be a concern.
“We’re thrilled to be able to offer this cost-savings program to community members,” said EMS Battalion Chief Jason Hansen. With the rising cost of everything these days, this is an amazing deal for participants—especially since it covers all members of your household.”
Membership in the Paramedic Subscription Program provides unlimited use of Pasadena Fire Department’s emergency medical system. Every dollar received through the program is used to enhance emergency medical services to the community and to improve the local paramedic system.
Visit the Pasadena Fire Department website for more information on how to enroll and answers to frequently asked questions.
One already exists. Its called paying taxes.
We should never have to pay for emergency services. This subscription service is wrong on all levels. My wife was literally handed an ice pack at a traffic accident and I was billed $300. The. I was stone walled by the contract company hired by Pasadena Fire to collect the funds when I wished to challenge the bill. Oh and I have insurance. Can’t imagine how this feels to those in our community that don’t have insurance or can’t afford the $85 for this honor to have emergency services when needed. Come on Pasadena I know we are better then this. Yea I am a retired 30 plus year emergency services employee of the city so I know it can be done better.