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Cost of an Ambulance Ride Going Up in Ridgefield

The two percent hike will take effect on Jan. 1.

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The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen approved a two percent hike in ambulance costs that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen approved a two percent hike in ambulance costs that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020 (Jen Nunes/Patch)

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The cost of before you arrive at the hospital.

At their Aug. 14 meeting, the Board of Selectmen approved a two percent hike in ambulance costs that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, the News-Times is reporting.

The new fees are broken down here:

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  • Advanced Life Support Level One Non-ER: $762
  • Advanced Life Support Level One ER: $1,198
  • Paramedic Intercept: $851
  • Basic Life Support Helicopter Assist: $496
  • Advance Life Support Helicopter Assist: $771
  • Advanced Life Support Assessment: $445
  • Specialty Care Transport: $1,646
  • Waiting Time Charge: $201
  • Per-Mile Charge: $18.14
  • Special Attendant Charge: $148

The changes are based on maximum allowable charges set by the state.

For more, see the News-Times.

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