• Lauchs@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    If you needed an ambulance it would cost more?!?

    Sorry, Canadian and even though I know I shouldn’t be surprised but somehow, America always finds a way!

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      1 year ago

      Ambulance companies are all private. When there’s a traffic accident, they literally race to see which company gets their 55,000 pound F650 lifted 800 HP diesel behemoth to the site faster. Then they take as long as possible to load up to increase their billables.

      • An_Ugly_Bastard@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        That is very incorrect. Each town has a contracts with a company if it isn’t done by the town itself. Mutual aid is done by town agreements. Everyone has their own sandbox and won’t go unless asked. Tow trucks on the other hand are the Wild West. I’ve heard stories of tow driver pulling guns on each other.

    • ShittyRedditWasBetter@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yes, just like most countries who have a socialized system. EG https://wise.com/us/blog/healthcare-system-in-france#:~:text=Population covered by health insurance,person: €10 per month

      You pay fees and money for major incidents. The only free shit is the common non er shit.

      I haven’t had to test this but an ambulance appears to cost me $150. It’s really not a lot for what is usually a once or twice in a lifetime thing.