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Jefferson County adopts ambulance offset ordinance to recover unpaid bills
Summary
After a public hearing the board adopted an ordinance allowing Jefferson County Ambulance Service to set fees, pursue collections and participate in Iowa Department of Revenue setoff compliance for unpaid bills, with an appeal process for billed parties.
After a brief public hearing on July 7 the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance authorizing the Jefferson County Ambulance Service to set a schedule of fees, bill patients after insurance, and use debt-collection measures that may include participation in Iowa Department of Revenue setoff compliance.
Ambulance director Josh explained the process during the hearing. "This program will allow us to collect unpaid debts for services...it…
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