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SOUTH-\�\`1, <br /> f"I � —#fix / <br /> rii ����\\'I///��s <br /> i/il v >>:a City of South Bend <br /> �� ij.`` ..... 4 - Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor <br /> S\ 1865 `.. <br /> South Bend Fire Department <br /> Luther J. Taylor, Fire Chief <br /> May 6, 1992 <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> County-City Building <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Dear Council Members: <br /> The South Bend Fire Department has been charging fees for <br /> ambulance service since 1978. Since that time, the service <br /> provided by the Fire Department has developed from standard <br /> first aid to the advanced life support system we have in place <br /> today. <br /> During 1991, the South Bend Fire Department responded to 7, 850 <br /> requests for medical services . The total amount billed in 1991 <br /> for service was $877, 563. 50, with an average bill of $192. 36. <br /> The present rate structure was approved by the Council in <br /> September 1989, Ordinance 8009-89, entitled Ambulance/Medical <br /> User Fee and Dedicated Fund. <br /> A bill has been filed to amend Ordinance 8009-89 with the City <br /> Clerk. The amendment will reflect the changes required by <br /> Medicare and also reflect an 11% increase in user fees for <br /> ambulance service. Recently, Medicare has changed the format <br /> for filing for Medicare reimbursements for ambulance service <br /> effective January 1, 1992. <br /> In the past, Medicare required all providers to submit itemized <br /> charges for services provided and the present Ordinance reflects <br /> those charges. Under the new format, they have placed those <br /> charges under the basic charge and will allow for mileage. All <br /> other charges will not be honored by Medicare. <br /> 701 W. Sample St. • South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 219/284-9255 <br /> Robert X. Quinn III Bert R. Prawat Daniel J. Mirocha Richard D. Switaiski <br /> A/C Operations A/C Fire Prevention A/C Services A/C Emergency Medical Services <br /> 284-9255 284-9487 284-9255 284-9255 <br />