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Patients who used an ambulance in the city of Spokane, for instance, will pay a base fee of $5,275 starting June 1 plus $52.49 per mile. That compares to $975 for a ride plus $23.45 per mile they paid in 2021.
“We have so many stories told to us by people who are afraid they’ll get a big bill, and they stay home and don’t seek care because of that worry.”
Riccelli said he wouldn’t be surprised to see other fire districts following in District 9’s lead and creating their own ambulance service so locals don’t have to pay thousands for emergency services.
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