I’m on Original Medicare with no supplement, and I’m wondering how much I’d pay if I need an ambulance ride to the hospital tomorrow.
Answered by 1 licensed agent
Original Medicare generally covers ambulance services when they are medically necessary. This means that transportation in any other vehicle could endanger your health. This coverage applies to both emergency and certain non-emergency situations.
Your Potential Costs:
- If Medicare covers your ambulance trip, you'll typically be responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- You'll also need to meet your Part B deductible for the year before Medicare begins to pay its share.
The actual cost of an ambulance ride can vary significantly depending on factors such as:
- The distance traveled.
- The level of care provided during transport (e.g., basic life support vs. advanced life support).
- Your location.
Your Potential Costs:
- If Medicare covers your ambulance trip, you'll typically be responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- You'll also need to meet your Part B deductible for the year before Medicare begins to pay its share.
The actual cost of an ambulance ride can vary significantly depending on factors such as:
- The distance traveled.
- The level of care provided during transport (e.g., basic life support vs. advanced life support).
- Your location.
Answered by Jose Solis-Flores on March 26, 2025
Agent Licensed in OH, CA, IN & 5 other states
Tags: Coverage Medicare Part A Medicare Part B
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