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Re:The Cost of Not Getting Tested for Coronavirus: A $10K ER... by AOsborn on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @06:28PM (#22551501)
Different country, but pointing out some reported data on actual costs:

https://www.stjohn.org.nz/news--info/news-articles/st-john-a...

In New Zealand one of the major ambulance services reports costs of around $615 including taxes per callout.

However, the charge passed onto the customer is set at $98 for medical emergencies. This is waived for accidents (covered by the government).

A $4000 ambulance bill is offensive and I don't think justifiable in any way.

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Re:The Cost of Not Getting Tested for Coronavirus: A $10K ER... by northwest65 on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @06:53PM (#22551671)
Hell, New Zealand only charge $800 (USD500) for non residents!

In New Zealand if you get tested (free) positive for Coronavirus they'll put you in hospital (free). Assuming you've collapsed and need to be taken there in an ambulance, you'll still have to pay the $98.

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