I was once transported by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. There was never an account of any kind. Please support the RFDS.....
Cheers, Peter
Hello Peter
Agree support the RFDS
I was once transported by ambulance to a small hospital, and then helicopter to burns hospital, in Western Australia
Wife received a bill from the ambulance, as we were not in the St John Ambulance Fund, but a Private Health Fund, which covered ambulance
We did not receive a bill for the helicopter ride, I have no idea if my employer received a bill, as by the time I able to return to work, I was at retirement age
What confuses me a little bit is what exactly is an, "Air Ambulance?" as compared the the Royal Doctor Flying Service
I have read that sometimes the Air Ambulance will subby to the RFDS
Tony Bev said
06:26 PM Jul 30, 2018
PeterInSa wrote:
For SA residents with private health Care (and no SA Ambulance Cover... I understand) BUPA could be an option...
I am led to believe that Medibank Private, will cover for both road and air ambulance, but I have not looked into it deeply just yet, as I pay HBF six monthly
Perhaps others have more information
Cyclops said
10:37 AM Aug 11, 2018
I have been stung for an ambo trip fromAlbury to Melb that almost broke me. Have always had cover since.
But, I believe that ambulance cover should be free to all as part of our national health system. Imagine if you got a bill from the fire brigade after a fire.
Basically if you have money for cover your ok. But millions of Australian are not covered because they simply cant afford it.
Hello Peter
Agree support the RFDS
I was once transported by ambulance to a small hospital, and then helicopter to burns hospital, in Western Australia
Wife received a bill from the ambulance, as we were not in the St John Ambulance Fund, but a Private Health Fund, which covered ambulance
We did not receive a bill for the helicopter ride, I have no idea if my employer received a bill, as by the time I able to return to work, I was at retirement age
What confuses me a little bit is what exactly is an, "Air Ambulance?" as compared the the Royal Doctor Flying Service
I have read that sometimes the Air Ambulance will subby to the RFDS
Hello Peter
In Western Australia HBF will cover for a road ambulance, but not an Air Ambulance
Link below
https://www.hbf.com.au/health-insurance/cover-options#/package
I am led to believe that Medibank Private, will cover for both road and air ambulance, but I have not looked into it deeply just yet, as I pay HBF six monthly
Perhaps others have more information
But, I believe that ambulance cover should be free to all as part of our national health system. Imagine if you got a bill from the fire brigade after a fire.
Basically if you have money for cover your ok. But millions of Australian are not covered because they simply cant afford it.
Pete