Upper Merion Township Ambulance Subscription Service

Upper Merion Township EMS is pleased to offer residents the opportunity to become a subscriber.  Our ambulance subscription program provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones by protecting you from a potentially large out-of-pocket expense.  As the cost of providing on demand, high quality medical care continues to skyrocket, the demand this place on EMS is equally high. With this program, we’re offering a convenient and affordable solution to mitigating the risk non-subscribers may face if their insurance doesn’t cover their bill.

See the below attachment of the Upper Merion Township EMS 2024-2025 Ambulance Subscription Request Form.  Make check payable to Upper Merion Township EMS Subscription.  Please complete all applicable fields; use additional paper if necessary.

**Authorization must be signed on the back in order to activate subscription.  Please check the applicable box below:

• Senior Individual $50.00
• Senior Family $75.00
• Individual $75.00
• Family $125.00

Upper Merion’s Ambulance Subscription Service fee IS NOT tax-deductible.

How much does it cost to provide care?

The cost of readiness is high. An average ambulance transport can reach or exceed $1,500. The reason for this is the rising cost of healthcare, coupled with dwindling reimbursement, all of which is amplified by the unique nature of EMS in that we provide a staff of highly trained personnel operating specially equipped ambulances that are available on demand 24 hours a day.

What is the benefit of being a subscriber?

If your insurance doesn’t cover the bill, you will only be expected to pay 10% of the out-of-pocket amount. Who is eligible? Insured residents of Upper Merion Township.

What are the effective dates?

The program runs from the date Upper Merion Township receives your payment to July 31, 2025. The 2024-2025 subscription service will not cover retroactive expenses. Transport billing generated before subscriber membership must be satisfied before a person/family is eligible for coverage.

What if my insurance sends me a check?

If this happens, you should endorse the check and forward it to us via our authorized third-party ambulance billing company at Upper Merion Township EMS Subscription, PO Box 726, New Cumberland, PA 17070.  Failure to forward the check (and EOB, if applicable) shall void your subscription.

What is expected of me to help with the billing of my claim?

Subscribers must provide insurance information and any applicable forms necessary for a claim to be processed. Also, if a claim is denied, and there are grounds for appeal, subscribers are expected to help us when needed to ensure all appeal avenues are exhausted, prior to the subscription benefit taking effect.

Any questions regarding the ambulance subscription, please contact EMT Kayla McClure at kmcclure@umtownship.org or call 

484-636-3851 and leave a message.

Please click HERE to watch a  video with more information!

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