Still time to save on out-of-pocket ambulance costs

Still time to save on out-of-pocket ambulance costs

Applications remain open for 2026 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership

• Membership covers 100% of expenses associated with deductibles and co-payments.
• Membership covers 50% of medically necessary trips denied by insurance.
• Enroll now for coverage up to March 31, 2027.

Now is the perfect time to enroll in the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Residents are encouraged to enroll now to receive more than a full year of financial help with out-of-pocket expenses for ambulance transportation.

The estimated average cost of a single ambulance transport is $1,037. Annual membership fees for the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership plan are $89 for a Single Membership and $133 for a Family Membership.

Applications can be found online at https://www.pinellas.gov/firstcare or by calling (727) 582-2008 to receive an application by mail.

Membership covers 100% of expenses associated with deductibles and co-payments and 50% of medically necessary trips denied by insurance. Uninsured members receive a 20% discount on medically necessary ambulance transportation.

The Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership is not an insurance plan. It is a Pinellas County Government program that works with an individual's insurance company to minimize out-of-pocket ambulance expenses.

Current members who have changed addresses should contact (727) 582-2008.

For more information and detailed plan coverage, call (727) 582-2008 or visit www.pinellas.gov/coverage.