Frequently asked SUBSCRIPTION questions
Q: Why should I become a subscriber?
A: Your subscription assures that Area will have the staff, vehicles and equipment required to provide around-the-clock emergency protection for you and your family.
Your paid subscription can also save you hundreds of dollars! Your subscription assures you will receive a 50% discount on any co-payments or deductibles incurred for medically necessary emergency ambulance service provided be Area, to the closest appropriate facility, regardless of your insurance coverage.
Q: Do I need a subscription if I have health insurance?
A: Yes. Most insurance companies do not pay 100% of total ambulance charges Keep in mind that non-subscribers are often responsible for full payment of all charges, which can exceed $800.00 per trip.
Q: How is Area Services reimbursed in I am transported to the hospital?
A: In the event that you need emergency ambulance service, Area will submit a bill to your insurance company. Insurance payments are then applied to your balance. Once the insurance benefits of subscribers are exhausted, we will write off 50% of your remaining balance.
Q: When does my subscription expire?
A: You paid subscription will expire on March 31, 2024.
Q: What is NOT covered by a subscription?
A: The following services ARE NOT covered by your subscription:
1) Alternate modes of non-emergency transportation, such as wheelchair van transport;
2) Certain non-emergency ambulance transportation, which may be denied or deemed outside the limits of your insurance coverage;
3) Ambulance transports which do not meet medical necessity criteria;
4) Any changes related to long distance ambulance mileage charges or other non-covered charges for transports, which are based solely on patient and/or physician preference.
Q: What should I do if my insurance company sends me a check for payment of services provided by Area Services?
A: All recipients of service are required to immediately forward any and all reimbursement received to Area Services. Failure to do so will result in the immediate termination of any subscription agreement and you will be held responsible for payment of all outstanding balances.
Q: Who is covered by a Family subscription?
A: A family subscription covers the head of the household and spouse and children or other legal dependents (as defined by the IRS tax laws and regulations). All covered persons must maintain full time residence status at the address listed on the subscription application.
A: Your subscription assures that Area will have the staff, vehicles and equipment required to provide around-the-clock emergency protection for you and your family.
Your paid subscription can also save you hundreds of dollars! Your subscription assures you will receive a 50% discount on any co-payments or deductibles incurred for medically necessary emergency ambulance service provided be Area, to the closest appropriate facility, regardless of your insurance coverage.
Q: Do I need a subscription if I have health insurance?
A: Yes. Most insurance companies do not pay 100% of total ambulance charges Keep in mind that non-subscribers are often responsible for full payment of all charges, which can exceed $800.00 per trip.
Q: How is Area Services reimbursed in I am transported to the hospital?
A: In the event that you need emergency ambulance service, Area will submit a bill to your insurance company. Insurance payments are then applied to your balance. Once the insurance benefits of subscribers are exhausted, we will write off 50% of your remaining balance.
Q: When does my subscription expire?
A: You paid subscription will expire on March 31, 2024.
Q: What is NOT covered by a subscription?
A: The following services ARE NOT covered by your subscription:
1) Alternate modes of non-emergency transportation, such as wheelchair van transport;
2) Certain non-emergency ambulance transportation, which may be denied or deemed outside the limits of your insurance coverage;
3) Ambulance transports which do not meet medical necessity criteria;
4) Any changes related to long distance ambulance mileage charges or other non-covered charges for transports, which are based solely on patient and/or physician preference.
Q: What should I do if my insurance company sends me a check for payment of services provided by Area Services?
A: All recipients of service are required to immediately forward any and all reimbursement received to Area Services. Failure to do so will result in the immediate termination of any subscription agreement and you will be held responsible for payment of all outstanding balances.
Q: Who is covered by a Family subscription?
A: A family subscription covers the head of the household and spouse and children or other legal dependents (as defined by the IRS tax laws and regulations). All covered persons must maintain full time residence status at the address listed on the subscription application.