Tulsa residents have the annual opportunity to decide if they'd like to be covered for emergency ambulance costs through the EMSAcare program, with enrollment taking place throughout August. According to a recent announcement by the City of Tulsa, the selection process is open from August 1 to August 31, during which residents can either opt in or opt out online at the city's dedicated webpage or by contacting the Customer Care Center.
The EMSAcare subscription service, designed by the Emergency Medical Services Authority, comes with the reassurance that, the cost of emergency ambulance transport to a hospital emergency room is covered for all permanent household members. "Whether subscribers have insurance or not, they pay no additional out-of-pocket costs—like co-pays or deductibles—for EMSA emergency ambulance services," the message from the City of Tulsa detailed. To participate, customers can expect a monthly fee of $5.45 added to their utility bill. Those who are already enrolled don't need to lift a finger to maintain their status.
In cases of emergency transport, EMSA forwards the bill to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, or any other third-party payer. The payment from these sources is accepted as full settlement. "If a patient is uninsured, EMSAcare will cover the full cost of eligible emergency transport," ensures the City of Tulsa. To confirm current EMSAcare enrollment, customers should simply review their utility bill for the "EMSA medical services" line item.
Residents must remember, however, that the service year begins on September 1. Those wishing to change their enrollment status have until August 31 to make that choice either online or by calling either 311 or (918) 596-2100 if they're outside city limits, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In explaining the process, the City of Tulsa made it clear, "Customers who are already enrolled in EMSAcare do not need to do anything to stay enrolled."
