How much 911 service costs?

Question

im 37wks pregnant and thinking if how much does service from 911 cost...

im thinking that what if im alone in the house and my water broke....can i call 911 to bring me to the hospital? how much would it cost? will it cover my medicaid insurance?

Answer 1

Often times, women don't realize their water has broken, and sometimes, braxton-hicks contractions make it seem like you're in labor, when you actually aren't.  If you have a false alarm, medicaid might not pay for the ambulance.  

If you have contractions, call a friend/family member to come get you.  By the time the contractions are 5 minutes apart, you need to be at the hospital, or on the way.  Good luck!  Remember, some babies come really fast, so 9-1-1 might be totally appropriate.  Good luck on a fast and easy delivery!

Answer 2

no medicaid wont cover it because its not an emergency. You could seriously probably drive yourself to the hospital. or call a cab

Answer 3

911 doesn't pick you up, an ambulance does.  911 is a number you dial on the phone.  And yes, you will be charged for an ambulance ride to the hospital.

Answer 4

It would be a way better idea to just call a taxi, as you usually still have a long wait ahead of you after your water breaks.  You don't need an ambulance.

Answer 5

Yes. A medical card will pay for it all. I know that when my husband had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance when he was having a kidney stone attack that ride costed us almost $500 bucks.