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Following an interesting feed on social media last weekend, an interesting point was made. Someone commented that Ambulance transport is free however that is not entirely true. Indeed there are some circumstances where it might be covered and these days some private health insurance offers coverage. As another friend pointed out, being a pensioner will certainly cover you.

But it should be pointed out that coverage is not absolute. There will be exclusions. You should always make yourself aware of what exclusions apply otherwise a very nasty surprise will be in the mail for you. The more resources, the bigger the distance covered, the greater the care, or including a helicopter in the journey and the bill can total into the thousands.

A good friend and teacher swears by the need to have Ambulance cover after requiring hospitalisation following a vehicle collision. A former supervisor of mine recounted one bill for a roughly five block trip to hospital came in at well over $1,000.

As a trainer, I have always talked about the need to ensure adequate coverage. As a first responder I would shout it from the roof tops. I have seen some very badly injured people requiring multiple Ambulance Paramedics, numerous essential medications and helicopter transport toting up bills into five figures in value.

This makes paying less than $79.00 a year to cover your family a worthwhile expense.

So why don’t people spend the money? It’s too expensive? Well I think we covered that.

There is no need, I’ll never use it. That seems to be a huge gamble. We never know what could happen to us. Chest pain, kidney stones, a broken ankle, a vehicle collision, breathing difficulties. They can happen without warning.

My insurance has Ambulance cover included. Again I urge you read the fine print. What will they cover and what is not included? You don’t want to get caught out. Some health insurance packages actually provide for a reimbursement of Ambulance cover. This seems to me to be a worthwhile option.

My pension covers me. True unless you hold a Commonwealth Seniors Card. Even my own parents keep up their coverage for that same reason.

Membership of the Ambulance Membership coverage give you reciprocal rights in other states.

So don’t think about it, sign up today. Go to Ambulance Victoria‘s website and sign up now.

http://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/Membership.html