The following fees and charges are approved and shall be assessed and collected by the Emergency Medical Services. The following fees and charges are required by UCA § 26-81-403 and Administrative Rule R426-8-2 l 7. If there is a conflict between the fees contained herein and the Utah Code Annotated (UCA), the UCA shall govern. Other fees are set by the county.
Ambulance fees for events | |
ALS ambulance with two EMTs | $125.00 |
Quick response vehicle | $70.00 |
UTV | $70.00 |
Single paramedic | $45.00 |
Single advanced EMT | $40.00 |
Single basic EMT | $35.00 |
Supervisor (IC) | $70.00 |
EMS basic rates for response and transportation | |
County emergency medical services will charge at the allowable state mandated rates. Pursuant to UCA § 26-81-403 and Administrative Rule R426-8-2 the allowable ambulance rates beginning July 1, 2023 are as follows. | |
Ground ambulance | $1,090.00 |
Advanced EMT ground ambulance | $1,439.00 |
Paramedic ground ambulance | $2,104.00 |
Mileage rates | |
The standard milage rate is $31.65 per mile or a fraction thereof. In all cases, mileage shall be computed from the point of pick-up to the point of patient delivery. | |
Fuel fluctuation rate changes may be added when diesel fuel exceeds $5.10 per gallon or when gasoline exceeds $4.25 per gallon as invoiced; a surcharge of $0.25 per mile traveled may be assessed. | |
An off-road may be charged when an ambulance is required to travel for ten miles or more on unpaved roads. A surcharge of $1.50 per mile may be assessed. | |
Supplies and medications | |
A licensed ambulance provider may charge for supplies and for providing supplies, medications, and administering medications used on any response if (1) supplies and medication are priced fairly and competitively, (2) the individual does not refuse service, and (3) the licensed personnel for the licensed ambulance provider assessment or to treat the individual. | |
Special provisions | |
Waiting time - a licensed ambulance provider shall allow 15 minutes of time at no charge to the patient at both pick-up and delivery. Once 15 minutes have elapsed, a licensed ambulance provider may charge $22.05 per quarter hour or fraction thereof. On round trips, a licensed ambulance provider shall allow 30 minutes at no charge from the time the ambulance reaches the point of delivery until starting the return trip. Once 30 minutes have elapsed, the licensed ambulance provider may charge $22.05 per quarter hour or fraction thereof. | |
EMS stand-by fees | Hourly rate |
Ambulance (3-hour minimum) | $125.00 |
Quick response vehicle (3-hour minimum) | $70.00 |
UTV (3-hour minimum) | $70.00 |
Single paramedic (3-hour minimum) | $45.00 |
Single advanced EMT (3-hour minimum) | $40.00 |
Single basic EMT (3-hour minimum) | $35.00 |
Supervisor (IC) (3-hour minimum) | $70.00 |
BLS cards | $5.00 |
Heartsaver CPR and AED cards | $19.00 |
Heartsaver CPR/AED and FA cards | $19.00 |
Hours are calculated from the time the unit leaves the station to the time the unit returns and is in service. Lunch breaks, or other pauses in service of less than four hours will be charged at the standard stand-by rate. Ambulances include two providers with at least one provider being ALS (advanced life support). If a patient requires transport from a stand-by event, they will be billed at the regular ambulance transport fee rate. A supervisor will be required on any event with more than three EMS resources. Cancellation fees apply to any event canceled with less than 24-hour notice. Overnight services will be subject to a surcharge. | |
(Ord. 2024-04, passed 3-5-2024)