NSW Ambulance waives fees for COVID-positive patients
COVID-positive New South Wales residents have are urged not to delay medical treatment due to concerns about ambulance costs. As a result, NSW Ambulance has waived ambulance fees for COVID-positive patients.
COVID-19 Exemptions
NSW Ambulance has provided the following fee expention guidance:
Any patient who receives an invoice from NSW Ambulance and their reason for treatment and/or transport is related to COVID-19, will be exempt from paying the invoice. The same applies for patients who have had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Patients who receive an invoice can contact NSW Ambulance on 1300 655 200 to request an exemption. An exemption can be lodged online.
Some ambulance services are also provided free of charge to people who hold a valid concession / pension card at the time of transport. To see the full list of exemption criteria, view the NSW Amulance website.
