AMBULANCE SERVICES
NSW AMBULANCE SERVICES
ARE YOU PREPARED
Medicare does not cover the cost of ambulance services.
If you receive a service from NSW Ambulance whether it is an ambulance, a plane or an helicopter, you are responsible for the payment of the bill, regardless of who may have placed the Triple Zero (000) phone call.
Do you have AMBULANCE cover?
NSW AMBULANCE SERVICES
NSW AMBULANCE FEES (2022)
NSW RESIDENTS
NSW Residents are charged 51% of the actual cost of the ambulance service whether it is an ambulance, a plane or an helicopter. The maximum charge is capped to $6,797 (in 2022)
Some ambulance services are provided free of charge to NSW residents who meet certain criteria. Check the NSW Ambulance website!
Consider getting ambulance cover!
INTERSTATE RESIDENTS
Residents of States and Territories other than New South Wales are charged the full cost of the service. Contact your State Ambulance Service and your private health insurer (if you have one) before traveling to NSW!
Consider getting ambulance cover!
OVERSEAS TOURISTS
There are no reciprocal agreements for ambulance services in NSW and overseas tourists. You will be charged the full cost!
Consider taking a travel/medical insurance!
