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How much does it
cost to join and who is
covered under my subscription? |
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The cost of a senior citizen subscription (65 and older) is $35.00.
The cost of a household subscription is $45.00. Our subscription year
begins January 1st and ends December 31st of the same
year..
All members of the registered household are covered. |
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| When does my coverage
expire? |
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All current
subscriptions end on December 31st. |
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Can I join
the subscription program at any time
during the year? |
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Anyone may join our service at any time during the year, however the
subscription donation will not be prorated. No matter what time during the
year you join, the cost is still $45.00 per household, or $35.00 for senior
citizens (65 or older). |
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| What is
included in my subscription? |
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Subscriptions are for unlimited emergency Advanced Life Support ambulance
transportation to area hospital emergency departments. A subscriber will have no
additional out of pocket expense for any medically necessary service,
however, we do reserve the right to bill third party insurance carriers. |
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| I’m a subscriber, why did
I get a bill? |
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There are times when the emergency crew is not able to obtain necessary
third party insurance information that is needed. A subscriber may get an
inquiry from our business office that resembles an invoice, but is actually
a request for insurance information. |
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I need
transportation to my doctor’s office. Is
that a covered service? |
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Transportation to a medical appointment or return home from the hospital is
not considered an emergency and is not included in your subscription.
However, we do have that service available for an additional fee.
Subscribers do receive preferred scheduling for our Special Service Unit. |
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| What areas do you
service? |
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Burholme serves
the following zip codes: 19111, 19115, 19116, 19120 (partial) 19149
(partial), 19152 (partial). For specific confirmation of your address,
please contact our office. |
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What is the difference
between ALS & BLS
ambulance service? |
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An ALS
(Advanced Life Support) ambulance is staffed with a certified paramedic who
is able to diagnosis illnesses or injuries, administer medications, provide
cardiac monitoring, and carry out many procedures similar to those in an
emergency room setting.
A BLS (Basic Life Support) ambulance is staffed with a certified Emergency
Medical Technician who is able to treat illnesses or injuries, administer
oxygen, and provide cardiac defibrillation. |
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| Why should we call
Burholme and not dial 911? |
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Burholme Emergency Medical Services is a local community emergency service. We provide
the same level of care as the local 911 provider. We will transport you to a
local hospital of your choice as long as you are medically stable. The local
911 service will only transport you to the closest hospital. You will be
billed by the local service, however they do not offer any subscription
programs. |
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| How do I become a
Paramedic or EMT? |
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There are many training institutes in the tri-county region that offer medic
and EMT courses to the public. Paramedic training consists of approximately
12 months of schooling and clinical exposure. EMT classes are approximately
6 months of schooling and clinical exposure. Both programs require a local
and national exam to receive credentials. |
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