How it works in Queensland now:
All info taken from http://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/subscribe/faq.asp""On 1 July 2011 the levy, paid through electricity accounts, which supported the Community Ambulance Cover (CAC) was abolished.
The Community Ambulance Cover legislation is still in place and will continue to provide all Queensland residents with free authorised ambulance services throughout Australia.
Question: As a Queensland resident, what do I do if I require ambulance transport in another state and receive an account?
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As a Queensland resident, if you receive an invoice for interstate ambulance treatment/transport all you need to do is to send the invoice, along with evidence that you were a Queensland resident at the time of the interstate treatment/transport, to the Queensland Ambulance Service at:
Queensland Ambulance Service
Governance and Management Services Unit
GPO Box 1425
BRISBANE QLD 4001
The Queensland Ambulance Service will then make the necessary arrangement for the invoice to be paid in full.
Question: My principal place of residence is not in Queensland. If I use an ambulance in Queensland, do I have to pay for this?
Show Answer:Yes. However, the following exceptions may apply:
if you hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs gold card.
if you are an ambulance subscriber in Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, New South Wales, and South Australia.
if you are a pensioner in Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia.
if you are transferred from one Queensland Health hospital to another Queensland Health hospital.
if you live near a border with Queensland, and a cross-border arrangement applies.
if Queensland Ambulance Service services were provided in respect of a work place accident or injury.
if the Ambulance Services were provided in respect of a road traffic accident.
Additionally if you have health insurance, you may be covered for Queensland Ambulance Service costs. Your health insurance provider should be able to provide advice in this regard.
Please note: if you are not a Queensland resident you will be issued a Tax Invoice for services rendered by the Queensland Ambulance Service. This Invoice is the responsibility of the individual and it is up to you for follow payment up with your nominated Health Fund or your State/Territory Ambulance Service.""
Hope that answers some Q's about how it works up here.
Kit_e
