AirMed representative offers payroll-deduct memberships; council confirms city medical air benefits in bills

During the meeting’s public-forum portion, Robert Fisher of AirMed Care Network described discounted membership options for city employees and said the program costs the city nothing when offered as payroll-deducted benefits.

“We operate the Airlink helicopter service out of Scottsbluff, and we offer ... discounted membership for employees to use our services,” Fisher said, and he left informational materials and his card for follow-up.

Later, during approval of the city’s bills, Clerk Treasurer Lynette Strecker answered council questions about an item listed as Medical Air Services Association. Strecker confirmed the city maintains a membership for employees with the air-medical provider and pays the associated invoices. Council members praised the service’s role in rapid transport to trauma centers and urged residents to consider membership coverage.

The council approved payment of the bills as presented.