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Guymon council approves higher ambulance transport fee, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Summary
Council approved raising the ambulance transport fee to $3,150 and the per‑loaded‑mile mileage to $47.25 effective Jan. 1, 2026, citing state changes that align private insurance with Medicare minimums.
The Guymon City Council voted Dec. 9 to increase the ambulance transport fee for transported patients to $3,150 and to raise the mileage charge to $47.25 per loaded mile, with the changes effective Jan. 1, 2026.
On the record, the presenter identified as the chief explained the change responds to federal and recent state adjustments that tie private‑insurer reimbursements to Medicare minimums for transported patients. He said Guymon’s current rates were well below Medicare and that raising fees to the minimum allows the city to recover reasonable costs for transport and long‑distance transfers.
He described the mileage component as particularly important for long transfers (examples given for 40, 120 and 230+ mile transfers) and said the proposed rates represent the minimum reimbursement levels expected under upcoming rules. Council moved the ordinance/motion to adopt the new fee schedule, the motion was seconded and ayes were recorded by members present.
Council directed staff to implement the rate change with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026, and to notify affected parties and insurers as required.
