Are You Covered for an Accident?
In a medical emergency, the last thing you want to think about is . See below a table of costs.(2022)
When a rider of a horse is involved in an accident, a helicopter is put on notice to respond quickly if requested by attending paramedics. With , you will have .
If you or someone you know requires emergency ambulance treatment and/or transport you will be required to pay a fee for this service.
Fees and charges : Ambulance fees are based on a call out charge plus a per kilometre charge. Kilometres are based on the round trip between the ambulance station, pick up address, destination and return to the ambulance station.
Charges : Residents of NSW are only charged 51% of the actual cost of service as the NSW Government provides a 49% subsidy. From 1 July 2023, NSW residents requiring road, fixed wing aircraft or helicopter or a combination of these – from the scene of an accident, illness or injury to a public hospital or other destination nominated by NSW Ambulance – will be charged a call-out fee of $428, plus an additional charge of $3.87 per kilometer or part thereof.
| Road | Fixed Wing | Helicopter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | Non-emergency | Emergency | Emergency | |
| Call-out | $428 (2022 – $415) |
$338 (2022 – $327) |
$428 (2022 – $415) |
$428 (2022 – $415) |
| Variable rate (p/km) | $3.87 (2022 – $3.74) |
$2.09 (2022 – $2.02) |
$3.87 (2022 – $3.74) |
$3.84 (2022 – $3.74) |
| Maximum charge | $7,023 (2022 – $6,797) |
$7,023 (2022 – $6,797) |
$7,023 (2022 – $6,797) |
$7,023 (2022 – $6,797) |
For more information, view NSW Ambulance fees for NSW residents