REGINA – People in Saskatchewan will likely be paying more when they need to use an ambulance.
Premier Brad Wall’s government says it is allowing some regional health authorities to charge patients up to $325 for a basic ambulance call – a $25 increase.
Communities affected by that rate change include Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Nipawin and Spiritwood.
People in other areas can be charged a maximum basic fee of $245.
Patients also face mileage charges on top of the basic ambulance fee.
The government says it’s the first time ambulance fees have increased since 2006.
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