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Ashwaubenon approves modest ambulance fee increases; larger adjustments planned for 2026
Summary
Trustees approved a mid‑year increase to emergency medical services (EMS) billing rates after a third‑party survey; staff said rates had not been raised since 2021 and further increases are planned for 2026.
The Village Board on Tuesday approved an interim increase to emergency medical services fees and charges, the first adjustment since 2021, with staff proposing additional rate updates to take effect in 2026.
Tom (presenter) told trustees a third‑party collections company surveyed comparable communities and recommended higher charges; the village decided to adopt a smaller increase for 2025 and implement larger changes next year. "We haven't had an increase since 2021," Tom said, describing the proposal as a phased approach.
Trustees asked whether higher rates would shift costs to residents. Tom said Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates are substantially lower and their payments are separate from the village charge: "Medicare and Medicaid actually pay per, which, you're gonna find substantially less." The third‑party firm was said to help the village benchmark rates against peers and assess insurance coverage impacts.
A motion to approve the amended EMS fee schedule carried by voice vote; no roll‑call details were recorded in the meeting minutes presented.
The fee change is intended to better align village charges with regional rates and support the ambulance service; staff said they will continue to monitor collections and insurance reimbursement levels.
