Bennington Rescue Squad, Inc.
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Since 1963
The Bennington Area's Premier Emergency Medical Service
Subscription Program FAQ
Dear Potential Subscriber,
The Bennington Rescue Squad has established a subscription program for the residents of our service area which includes Bennington, North Bennington, Shaftsbury, and Woodford. The membership provides you with unlimited Emergency Ambulance Transportation twenty-four (24) hours a day within our coverage area. Membership helps to offset the cost of ambulance services..
What does my subscription cover?
It covers emergency ambulance transportation for you and/or members of your household from anywhere within our service area to the closest appropriate hospital. (Determined by your medical problem).
What doesn’t my subscription cover?
Your subscription does not include non-emergency ambulatory (capable of walking or transport by a wheelchair) patients. A person in this category does not require medical treatment in an ambulance and could find another means of transportation. Examples of such would be: Direct admission ordered by your personal physician from your home to a hospital, from hospital to rehab facility or visits to a doctor’s office. Unfortunately, Medicare and insurance carriers do not take into consideration a patient’s condition in regards to these types of transportation.
*Note: This program is not an insurance product and this is not an offer for the sale of an insurance policy. Membership is not a contract for the provision of emergency or non-emergency services at any specified time and all services are subject to availability. Services may be provided by mutual aid services during a time when Bennington Rescue is unavailable; however these mutual aid services will usually honor your Bennington Rescue subscription.
Why should I become a subscriber?
Subscriptions provide the basic funding for your ambulance service. This funding ensures the best ambulance service that can be provided. We are staffed 7 days a week 24 hours a day by highly trained Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians certified by the Vermont Department of Health. Federal Law requires ambulance services to collect co-payments and deductibles.
If I am not a subscriber to Bennington Rescue, can I still use Bennington Rescue services?
Subscription is not a requirement, and yes you can still use our services, Non subscribers however, will be responsible for a higher out of pocket expense and be responsible for any unpaid balance of the bill not paid by their insurance carrier.
What is Third Party Billing?
Third party billing is the process where Bennington Rescue recoups its operating costs by charging your insurance carrier for ambulance service the same way a hospital or a doctor does.
My insurance covers ambulance trips so why should I subscribe?
It is important to remember that although your insurance company may pay the ambulance bill, Federal Law requires ambulance services to collect co-payments and deductibles. Sometimes these fees can be as high as $300.00 or more! Subscribing will allow you to avoid these charges. In addition, subscribing does more than protect you from incurring an expensive ambulance trip. It also ensures that Bennington Rescue can provide the best possible emergency medical care to you and your family.
How long does my subscription last?
Subscription coverage last from the date of enrollment through through December 31st of the following year.
What should I do with a check that I receive from my insurance company?
Any check that you receive from your insurance company should be sent to Bennington Rescue, as this is payment for your ambulance trip. If you receive a check for service by Bennington Rescue and do not turn it in to us your ambulance subscription will become void.
Where does the money from the billing of my insurance, my subscription, and any donations go?
Bennington Rescue Squad is a non-profit organization and all money received from billing, subscriptions and donations are used for the purchase of the state of the art equipment, vehicles, training, staffing and education.
How do I become a subscriber?
Simply download the above application or contact our business office so that they can mail you an application. Return the completed application and return it with your payment.
How much are the Subscription Fees?
FAMILY SUBSCRIPTION - $65.00
Covers family head and family members residing at same address, as set forth and limited as further provided in this Agreement.INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION - $45.00
Covers an individual residing at a permanent address, as set forth and limited as further provided in this Agreement.COUPLE SUBSCRIPTION - $55.00
Covers a couple residing at same address, as set forth and limited as further provided in this Agreement. SENIOR CITIZEN INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTION - $40.00
Covers a senior citizen (over 65 years old) residing at a permanent address, as set forth and limited in the subscrption agreement.How do I get more information about the program?
Please call our business office at 442-5817. They will be glad to answer your questions and provide more information.
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