Records Requests
All requests for records, with signed releases, can be mailed to:
Independence First Aid Squad
Attention: Records Requests
3 Regina Lane
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Independence First Aid Squad
Attention: Records Requests
3 Regina Lane
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
Billing FAQs
I RECIEVED A BILL IN THE MAIL FOR SERVICES FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION. WHY DID I GET THIS?
The Independence First Aid Squad (IFAS) bills for all patients transported to the hospital as well as Refusal of Medical Attention (RMA). This helps us cover not only the cost of sending an ambulance during your time of need, but our day-to-day operations as well. Any bill you receive should be submitted to your insurance provider.
The Independence First Aid Squad (IFAS) bills for all patients transported to the hospital as well as Refusal of Medical Attention (RMA). This helps us cover not only the cost of sending an ambulance during your time of need, but our day-to-day operations as well. Any bill you receive should be submitted to your insurance provider.
I THOUGHT IFAS WAS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. WHY AM I GETTING A BILL?
IFAS is a hybrid organization made up of both paid and volunteer staff. While volunteers make up the majority of our membership, we do have full time and per diem staff. Billing for services is necessary to help fund the cost of our annual operating expenses.
IFAS is a hybrid organization made up of both paid and volunteer staff. While volunteers make up the majority of our membership, we do have full time and per diem staff. Billing for services is necessary to help fund the cost of our annual operating expenses.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS FOR AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT?
Our current BLS transport rate is $1075, plus $19 per mile. There is also an additional $75 fee if oxygen is supplied. Additional fees may be applied for specialized services such as extrication and Advanced Life Support (ALS). These rates are consistent with local industry standards.
Our current BLS transport rate is $1075, plus $19 per mile. There is also an additional $75 fee if oxygen is supplied. Additional fees may be applied for specialized services such as extrication and Advanced Life Support (ALS). These rates are consistent with local industry standards.
WHO CAN I CONTACT REGARDING MY BILL?
IFAS uses a third party billing company, Ambulance Billing Co. LLC. You may contact them directly at 1-908-479-4921. Additional information may be found at: https://www.ambulancebillingco.com/
IFAS uses a third party billing company, Ambulance Billing Co. LLC. You may contact them directly at 1-908-479-4921. Additional information may be found at: https://www.ambulancebillingco.com/
I HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE AND STILL RECEIVED A BILL. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please contact Ambulance Billing Co. at 1-908-479-4921. It will be helpful to have your primary and secondary (if applicable) health insurance information ready when you call. If your medical insurance did not cover the entire bill, you may receive a bill for the balance owed.
Please contact Ambulance Billing Co. at 1-908-479-4921. It will be helpful to have your primary and secondary (if applicable) health insurance information ready when you call. If your medical insurance did not cover the entire bill, you may receive a bill for the balance owed.
WHY DID I RECEIVE TWO SEPARATE BILLS FOR MY AMBULANCE TRANSPORT?
You may receive two bills if care was provided by IFAS and an Advanced Life Support Unit. Advanced Life Support, or ALS, is provided by certain local hospitals. Generally, an ALS unit from St Clares or Hunterdon Medical Center services the Great Meadows area, although you may receive ALS services from another system depending on the call location and volume at the time services were rendered.
You may receive two bills if care was provided by IFAS and an Advanced Life Support Unit. Advanced Life Support, or ALS, is provided by certain local hospitals. Generally, an ALS unit from St Clares or Hunterdon Medical Center services the Great Meadows area, although you may receive ALS services from another system depending on the call location and volume at the time services were rendered.
I RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT DIRECTLY FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Some insurance companies will pay their subscribers, you, directly for the services provided. Those payments are legally required to be used to offset your outstanding balance, by endorsing the check to Great Meadows Emergency Medical Service, and sending it to the address listed above.
Some insurance companies will pay their subscribers, you, directly for the services provided. Those payments are legally required to be used to offset your outstanding balance, by endorsing the check to Great Meadows Emergency Medical Service, and sending it to the address listed above.
I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY PAYING MY BILL. WHAT CAN I DO?
Please contact Ambulance Billing Company at 1-908-479-4921. They will be able to assist you and inform you of any options you may have.
Please contact Ambulance Billing Company at 1-908-479-4921. They will be able to assist you and inform you of any options you may have.