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Contra Costa Fire board approves 5.71% ambulance rate increase, effective May 1
Summary
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District board approved an ordinance increasing emergency ambulance service rates, citing contract formulas and rising system costs. The board noted a compassionate care program and confirmed the new rates take effect May 1, 2025.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District board voted March 11 to adopt ordinance 2025-05, raising emergency ambulance service charges effective May 1, 2025.
Chief Richard told the board the contract formula for annual rate adjustments uses the three-year average medical consumer price index compared with average dollars received from non-public payers, and that the contract sets a minimum increase of 5% and a maximum of 9%. This year's…
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