Low-Income Assistance
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1. What options are available for those who do not have health insurance or cannot afford to pay the ambulance bill? Is there relief for low-income patients?
2. Who qualifies for the LAFD Low-Income Assistance Program? What options are available to those who don't qualify but still need assistance?
1. What options are available for those who do not have health insurance or cannot afford to pay the ambulance bill? Is there relief for low-income patients?
Patients without health insurance or those experiencing financial difficulties may qualify for low-income assistance. Contact the LAFD billing contractor, Intermedix, at (888) 772-3203 for more information or submit a completed Request For EMS Billing Low Income Assistance form and all supporting documentation, including complete tax returns and W2s, to the LAFD at the address listed on Page 2 of the form.
2. Who qualifies for the LAFD Low-Income Assistance Program? What options are available to those who don't qualify but still need assistance?
The Low-Income Assistance Program provides an exemption from fees resulting from an ambulance transport to patients whose household income does not exceed the maximum allowable. Information about the low-income assistance program and income thresholds are found on the Request For EMS Billing Low Income Assistance form or from Intermedix at (888) 772-3203. For those who don't qualify for low-income assistance, contact Intermedix at (888) 772-3203 to discuss possible alternative payment arrangements.
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