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CareFlight seeks to double Northlake membership pass‑through; council asks for outreach plan
Summary
CareFlight told the council the program covers gaps in transport billing and asked the town to consider increasing the water‑bill pass‑through from $1 to $2 per month. Council members pressed for resident education, an opt‑out process and coordination with local first responders.
A CareFlight representative described the nonprofit’s air and ground membership program and asked the Northlake Town Council to consider raising the water‑bill monthly charge from $1 to $2 so every household in the service area would be covered. “The membership is effective the day we get the application. There's no waiting period,” the presenter said, explaining that membership covers charges insurance does not and that CareFlight offers charity care for uninsured patients.
Council members pressed for clear resident education and an opt‑out process if the town approves the change; one councilor said any rate change would not take effect until January and urged the town and CareFlight to provide physical membership cards/key fobs and a coordinated outreach plan. CareFlight noted it already receives monthly enrollment lists from the water system and can supply stickers, key fobs and public‑notice letters. Council asked staff to return with outreach materials and implementation details before a final decision.
