Ambulance cover

Cost of an ambulance in the Australian Capital Territory

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published in March 2018. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Things to consider for ambulance cover in ACT

Residents who hold a Pensioner Concession or Health Care1card are entitled to free emergency ambulance services within the ACT. When travelling interstate, these cardholders can only access free emergency ambulance services in those states and territories that participate in reciprocal arrangements with the ACT, so no cover is available if you’re travelling in Queensland, SA or WA.

If you need to contact the ambulance service in ACT:

• ACT Ambulance Service
• http://esa.act.gov.au/actas/
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries, phone 13 22 81 or email esahaveyoursay@act.gov.au

Cost of an ambulance in New South Wales

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published in March 2018. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover in NSW

All health fund hospital cover in NSW automatically includes a levy for ambulance services. Without hospital cover, you may need to purchase ambulance cover (either as a standalone policy or as part of an extras policy) from a private health fund.

NSW Ambulance Cover for seniors

A range of pensioner card and concession card holders are entitled to free ambulance services in NSW, including people who hold a:

Get in contact with an ambulance service in NSW

• Ambulance Service of NSW
• http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries, email generalenquiry@ambulancensw.gov.au

Cost of an ambulance in the Northern Territory

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover NT

If you live in the Northern Territory and want full ambulance coverage, you’ll need to purchase a subscription from St John Ambulance NT. Alternatively, you can purchase a policy that provides ambulance cover from the health fund of your choice.

NT Ambulance Cover for seniors

Holders of a Pensioner Concession Card or a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are entitled to free ambulance transport services.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in Northern Territory

• St. John Ambulance Australia Northern Territory
• http://www.stjohnnt.org.au/
• Phone 1300 ST JOHN in an emergency
• Fill out the online form available through the St. John Ambulance website for general enquiries

Cost of an ambulance in Queensland

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover QLD

If you live in the Sunshine State, the Queensland Government covers the cost of emergency ambulance services not only in Queensland, but also right around the country. In order to be covered under the Community Ambulance Cover scheme, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate that your principal place of residence is in Queensland.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in Queensland

• Queensland Ambulance Service
• https://ambulance.qld.gov.au/index.html
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries and first aid courses, phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68)

Cost of an ambulance in South Australia

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

SA ambulance cover

South Australian residents can purchase a subscription with the South Australian Ambulance Service. This subscription covers all ambulance attendance within South Australia, including both emergency and non-emergency services.

For a small additional fee you can also purchase interstate ambulance cover, which provides cover for all ambulance attendances Australia-wide.

Alternatively, SA residents may purchase standalone ambulance cover or look for health insurance that includes it.

SA ambulance cover for seniors

There are pension rates available for holders of an SA Pension concession card. The rate starts at $49 for a single pensioner and you need to reder to the SA ambulance terms by contacting them on the details below.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in SA

• SA Ambulance Service
• http://www.saambulance.com.au/
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries and information about the SA Ambulance Service, phone 1300 13 62 72 or email healthsaasenquiries@sa.gov.au

Cost of an ambulance in Tasmania

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover TAS

The Tasmanian Government provides cover for the cost of ambulance treatment and transport in the Apple Isle for its residents. However, this cover applies in Tasmania only; Tasmania has informal reciprocal arrangements in place to cover emergency road ambulance transport for its residents when in most other Australian states or territories, but no such arrangement exists with the governments of South Australia or Queensland.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in Tasmania

• Ambulance Tasmania
• http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/ambulance
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries, phone 1300 303 196 or use the online feedback form

Cost of an ambulance in Victoria

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover VIC

Victorian residents who want full cover for emergency and non-emergency ambulance services can take out an Ambulance Victoria membership, which provides Australia-wide cover. You also have the option of taking out cover through your private health fund, though many funds will only cover emergency ambulance services.

Vic ambulance cover for seniors

As of July 2014, eligible Centrelink Health Care card or Pensioner Concession Card holders in Victoria are entitled to free clinically necessary ambulance coverage around Australia. This covers the cost of transport to the nearest and most appropriate medical facility.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in Victoria

• Ambulance Victoria
• http://ambulance.vic.gov.au/
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries, phone +61 3 9840 3500

Cost of an ambulance in Western Australia

Ambulance fees and charges were taken from the official website of each state and territories ambulance service and were accurate when this article was published. Please note the costs above may be subject to change.

Ambulance cover WA

Western Australian residents who want cover for ambulance services need to purchase an ambulance cover policy. If you live in the Perth metropolitan area, you can contact a private health fund to arrange a sufficient level of ambulance cover for your needs. However, if you live in regional WA you can either contact a private health insurance fund to purchase ambulance cover or pay for a subscription to the St John Ambulance Service.

WA ambulance cover for seniors

WA Full Aged Pensioners are entitled to free ambulance transport whenever it is medically necessary, except if you are being transferred between hospitals and one or both is a private hospital. Residents who are 65 and over but do not receive a Centrelink pension receive a 50% discount off their ambulance account.

WA residents under the age of 65 who receive a Disability, Single Parent or Carers pension or other Centrelink pension may also be entitled to this 50% discount.

Get in contact with an ambulance service in WA

• St. John Ambulance WA
• http://www.stjohnambulance.com.au/
• Phone 000 in an emergency
• For general enquiries, phone (08) 9334 1222

The following cover will typically apply:

• Emergency road, air and sea transport.
• On-the-spot ambulance treatment across Australia at any time.
• Ambulance transport between hospitals when it is medically necessary.
• Some policies offer Ambulance paramedic attendance whereby you are covered for attendance from a paramedic but do not need to be transported to a hospital.

What usually won’t be covered?

• If your state government provides ambulance coverage or if already have a subscription with state ambulance provider.
• Air and road transport services that are not operated by a government or are not recognised by the health fund.
• Non-emergency ambulance transport that you receive during your policy waiting period.