Ambulance Transport Fee Program

The King County EMS Levy funds Paramedic or "Medic One" services throughout King County and these are provided at no cost to patients of Eastside Fire & Rescue.

Effective August 1, 2021, the ambulance transport base fee is $1,033, plus a mileage reimbursement fee of $17.00 per mile (set by City Council Resolution No. 1599). The base fee and mileage reimbursement shall increase annually starting on January 1, 2023, by an annual inflator tied to Medical Care CPI or 3.0%, whichever is greater. These fees shall remain in place until amended by the City Council by resolution.  There will be no charge if a patient receives medical care but is not transported.

Patients will receive a bill from Systems Design, the Eastside's billing vendor. Systems Design can be contacted directly at 800-238-9398.

It is the policy of the City of Mercer Island that no person will be denied needed emergency medical care because of an inability to pay for such services. Needed emergency services will be provided without charge or at a reduced charge and without discrimination to those persons with no or inadequate means to pay for needed care. To be eligible to receive needed ambulance services without charge or at a reduced charge, you or your family’s annual income must be at, or below, certain levels established by national poverty guidelines for this area. If you think you may be eligible for Financial Assistance, please fill out the Financial Assistance Form.