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    Default Can You Be Charged for an Ambulance if You Refuse Care

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Texas

    I was in a minor wreck two years ago where an ambulance was called without my request or permission. As soon as they arrived on site I promptly signed the refusal waiver and sent them on their way. Now the city of Van Alstyne, Texas, is sending me through collections to the amount of $405 just for them showing up apparently, after I already disputed the first bill over the phone. How is this even legal?!!

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    Default Re: Can You Be Charged for an Ambulance if You Refuse Care

    I suggest you get a copy of that waiver you signed.

    You may have refused transport for medical treatment but there may have been something in there where you agreed to pay for them showing up.

    Or, if you have medical insurance, you might see if your policy will pay that bill.

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    Default Re: Can You Be Charged for an Ambulance if You Refuse Care

    It could also be that this is a situation in which the local government expects that people who cause emergencies will pay part or all of the cost of emergency response. Is this an incident that you caused through a negligent, reckless or intentional act?

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