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Council approves increase in ambulance transport rates; residents to see about 20% rise
Summary
The council approved an amendment to emergency medical services (EMS) billing rates that raises resident base rates by roughly 20% and nonresident rates by about 30%. Officials said the change brings West Bend closer to peer averages and aims to reduce subsidy pressure on taxpayers.
The Common Council on Dec. 16 approved a resolution to raise ambulance billing rates for West Bend Fire Rescue. City staff said the change raises resident rates by about 20% and keeps nonresident fees about 30% higher than resident charges.
Fire Chief Jay Noren presented background and a comparative review of other departments. He said the McMahon operational review found West Bend’s ambulance rates low, and the department expanded its comparables this year to more…
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