Ambulance Transport Fees &
Billing Procedures

Effective May 1, 2009 the ambulance transportation fee is $500 for residents of the Village of Northbrook and the Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District and $700 for non-residents. The transportation fee applies only when the Fire Department ambulance provides transportation to the hospital. There is no charge for emergency response without transport.

2009 Ordinance Amending Ambulance Transport Fee

Most health insurance policies, including Medicare, provide coverage for this type of service. No payment is requested or accepted at the time of service. Billing normally occurs within a few weeks of the incident. In order for us to submit a claim, the patient must provide us with their insurance carrier information.

Request For Insurance Information For Ambulance Transport

The Northbrook Fire Department has been a certified provider for Medicare and Medicaid since 1993.

For additional information regarding your Ambulance Bill, please leave a message for Maureen at 847-272-2141 ext. 7138.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule