Agenda - 09-17-1996 - 8b - Laserfiche WebLink

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J 2 of purchase, reimbursement, etc. are covered in the agreement and have been approved by the purchasing director and the director of finance for the county. As approved in the 1996-97 operating budget, all necessary day-to-day EMS expenses of SOEMSRS will be covered by Orange County in return for the Squad's provision of volunteers and temporary paid staff to provide all required emergency ambulance coverage. A substantial portion of the additional cost of covering Squad expenses will be recouped through billing of patients, and third party carriers such as insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid, for services rendered.. The charges, as approved in the 1996-97 Orange County fee schedule, will be: $100 for paramedic treatment; $250 for Basic Life Support(BLS)treatment and transport; and $350 for Advanced Life Support(ALS) treatment and transport. There is no charge for paramedic assessment and release at the scene unless treatment is requested or required. It is important to note that Orange County EMS will continue to operate under the principle that no one will be denied emergency medical care based on an inability to pay. Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.