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Trustees approve $100 increase to ALS intercept fee with Vernon
Summary
The Village of Waukesha board approved an amendment to its ALS intercept services agreement with the Village of Vernon that increases the per-patient fee by $100; trustees clarified billing is a passthrough to insurers and that Waukesha relies on Vernon's paramedic license.
The Village of Waukesha board approved an amendment to its ALS (advanced life support) intercept agreement with the Village of Vernon that raises the per‑patient fee by $100. The agreement covers situations where Vernon paramedics assist Waukesha firefighters/EMS; trustees asked whether the billing is handled by Vernon and were told the village receives a monthly invoice and typically the charge is billed to the patient's insurer.
Board members confirmed the increase is limited to an extra $100 per patient. "Literally, the only change is it's a $100 more per patient on this fee," one trustee summarized. Trustees also discussed that Waukesha does not currently hold its own paramedic license and instead "piggybacks" on Vernon's license; blending services with Vernon helps sustain the needed permit and paramedic coverage. The board voted to approve the amended agreement as presented.
