Important Facts of Having a Membership with MAAS

2012 Membership Form for print

WHEN YOU DIAL 9-1-1, ALWAYS REQUEST MEADVILLE AREA AMBULANCE SERVICE!!

Every year Meadville Area Ambulance Service, LLC has their membership drive sending out letters to everyone in our response area asking them to pay a fee for a membership to the Ambulance Service. The money that is raised from this drive is used to purchase updated equipment and vehicles that will allow us to provide top notch care to you and your family. The membership not only helps the Ambulance Service but also helps you as a citizen from out of pocket expenses in the event you need to be transported by Meadville Area Ambulance Service.

What sets Meadville Area Ambulance Service apart from others.

	Our subscription plan is a household plan. It not only protects you and your family, but anyone else who may be visiting you 24 hours a day - 7 days a week in the event of an emergency
	We provide a discounted price of $30.00 per household for seniors 60 years of age and older
	You will be supporting a locally owned and operated ambulance service with over 20 employees who live right here in Crawford County
	Your subscription can save you money as it takes the place of any co-payments and deductibles that your insurance company may require you to pay.

Frequently Asked Subscription Questions

Q: Why should I become a subscriber?

A: Your subscription assures that Meadville Area Ambulance Service will have the staff, vehicles and equipment required to provide arond-the-clock protection for you and your family in the event of an emergency. Second, your paid subscription assures that you and your family will not face any unnecessary expenses for medically necessary emergent ambulance transport to the closest appropriate facility.

Q: If I have health insurance, do I need a subscription?

A: Yes. Your subscription assures that you will not incur any unnecessary bills for medically necessary emergent ambulance transport, regardless of your insurance coverage. Most insurance companies do not pay ambulance bills at 100%. If your coverage includes a deductible or a co-payment, you could be left with a large balance to pay out-of-pocket. Keep in mind that non-subscribers are responsible for full payment of all applicable charges, which often can exceed more than $600.00 per trip.

Q: What should I do if my insurance company sends me a check for payment of services provided by Meadville Area Ambulance Service?

A: All recipients of service are required to immediately forward any and all reimbursement received to Meadville Area Ambulance Service. Failure to do so will result in the immediate termination of any subscription agreement and you will be held responsible for payment of outstanding balances.

Q: What is not covered by a subscription?

A: Alternative modes of non-emergency transportation such as wheelchair van and invalid coach transports, non-emergency ambulance transports which are not covered by insurance and any charges related to excessive mileage based solely on patient and/or physician preferences.