Does NSW Ambulance cover interstate?

The only residents who are entitled to free emergency ambulance cover are holders of a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card. Their cover extends interstate as long as it’s a state with a reciprocal agreement with the ACT. These states are New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

How much does an ambulance trip cost in NSW?

NSW residents will be charged a call-out fee of $407 for an emergency ambulance, plus an additional charge of $3.67 per kilometre (from the ambulance station to your pick-up address, to the destination and back to the ambulance station), regardless of whether you require transport by road or air.

How do I get a free ambulance in NSW?

NSW Ambulance services are provided at no cost to you if you are covered by:

  1. a private health fund.
  2. a school or group contribution.
  3. a workers compensation, motor accident or third party insurance claim.
  4. The Lifetime Care and Support Authority.
  5. a workers compensation, motor accident or third party insurance claim.

Who is eligible for free ambulance in NSW?

Ambulance Cover in NSW If you live in New South Wales and are the holder of a Health Care Concession Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, you’re entitled to free ambulance services3.

Is ambulance cover Australia wide?

State ambulance services are covered by your state government Australia-wide, so you don’t need separate insurance. State road ambulance services are covered by your state government across Australia, except for Qld and SA.

Do I have to pay for ambulance in NSW?

Introduction. Ambulance services are provided free of charge to people who meet the required criteria. If you’ve received an invoice from the NSW Ambulance Service, and you’re eligible to have the fee waived, you can claim an exemption online.

Is NSW Ambulance free?

Ambulance services are provided free of charge to people who meet the required criteria. If you’ve received an invoice from the NSW Ambulance Service, and you’re eligible to have the fee waived, you can claim an exemption online.

Are ambulances free in NSW?

Can you claim ambulance cover on tax?

No. Health insurance isn’t tax deductible but there are a bunch of ways you can pay less tax. For instance, you may be entitled to the private health insurance rebate or offset.