Ambulance Rates Ambulance rates Effective January 1, 2020 Ambulance service is currently partially funded by three parties. MB Health covers 25% for residents of Manitoba, City of Brandon covers 25% for residents of City of Brandon, and the Patient is responsible for the remaining 50% of the cost. The provincial and municipal portions are amounts allocated from taxes collected from residents. The Service is based on the level of care given; distance or time spent in the ambulance is not part of the costing formula. Below are the rates which will be billed to the patient who is transported: Ambulance Services: Cancellation Fee $438.00 Ambulance File Search & Written Report $95.00 Emergency & Non-Emergency Medical Response $550.00 Discontinuation of Resuscitation in the Field $550.00 Medical Response - No Transport $175.00 Special Event Rate (includes 2 staff members) billed to the organization requesting standby service: Rate for first 3 hours $525.00 For the fourth and subsequent hours $200.00 **Any trips arising out of the event will be billed to the patient in accordance with the applicable fees.** Long Distance Ambulance Trips: Winnipeg Base Rate: (includes return trip same day) $1,372.00 Waiting time (per hour) $77.00 Excluding Winnipeg: $167.00/ hour Cancellation Fee: A Cancellation Fee of $438.00 will be charged if a trip is canceled after Personnel has been called in to provide the service.
