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Norton first reads ordinance to raise EMS billing rates; chief says residents’ out-of-pocket costs won’t increase under soft-billing policy
Summary
Norton Fire Chief presented an ordinance to raise ambulance billing rates to align with other Summit County departments; Chief Papp said the city’s 'soft billing' policy means most Norton residents will not see higher out-of-pocket costs.
Norton Fire Chief presented an amendment to the city’s emergency ambulance service billing rates and asked council to add the ordinance for a first reading. The ordinance, listed as Ordinance 50-12-025 in council documents, would update the city’s per-call billing schedule to bring Norton’s rates closer to the county average, according to the chief.
Chief Papp described the department’s current billing structure (as stated in the meeting): basic life-support, advanced…
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