R03-194RESOLUTION NO. R 03- Iq q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A
REVISION OF THE FIRE RESCUE ADVANCED LIFE
SUPPORT AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, due to changes in Medicare reimbursement for ambulance services,
has recommended revisions to the City's Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport
fees to ensure that the City receives the maximum reimbursements allowed by Medicare;
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff the City Commission of the City of
Beach, Florida, hereby does revise the Fire Rescue Advanced Life Support
Transfer Fees, to incorporate this new reimbursement fee structure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach does hereby
.' and approve the revised Fire Rescue Advanced Life Support ambulance
fees, as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
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day of December, 2003.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Commissioner
Department Memorandum 03-0040
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From:
Date:
Re:
Chief Bingham
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Transport Fee Revision
Based upon recent changes in Medicare reimbursements for ambulance services, I am requesting
the following revisions to our ALS transport fee schedule. These changes will insure the city
receives the maximum reimbursements allowed by Medicare. The proposed fees are consistent
with transport fees established by other local and state fire rescue services. I am requesting the
following fee modifications be included in a resolution submitted to the City Commission for
their approval:
*Basic Life Support: Advanced Life Support Level 1:
Advanced Life Support Level 2:
**Special Care Transports
Mileage:
New Previous
$325.00 $260.00
$400.00 $305.00
$500.00 $445.00
$600.00 $525.00
$8.00/mile $5.50/mile
*Basic Life Support is not currently a part of our transport services, however, there are occasions
where we transport BLS patients.
**Special care transports involve interfacility transports (nursing home, etc). Like BLS fees,
they are currently not part of our transport service, however, there are occasions where we are
requested to transport critically ill patients between medical facilities.
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City Attorney
Palm Beach County Division of EMS