How does the billing process work?
The City of Poquoson contracts with a private company to handle the billing process. After patient care is provided, insurance information will be obtained routinely, often at the hospital. The City of Poquoson will waive co-payments and deductibles for City residents. Non-insured residents will receive an initial statement from the billing company, while insured residents will receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) from their insurance company. Non-insured residents may apply for the hardship waiver. Please refer to the Compassionate Billing Policy (PDF).

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1. What is revenue recovery and why did the City of Poquoson implement this program?
2. What are the charges for emergency medical services?
3. Who do I call if I have a question regarding billing or insurance coverage?
4. What happens if I do not have insurance or cannot afford to pay for this service ?
5. What if my insurance company will not cover my ambulance transport bill?
6. If a resident has reached an insurance limit for the year and additional services are required, will the citizen receive a bill for these additional services, or can the fee be waived?
7. Can the billing company be directed not to send uncollected debts to a collection agency?
8. Has this issue been resolved so the City will waive out-of-pocket expenses related to revenue recovery if they meet the criteria?
9. Some residents have expressed concern that some people will hesitate in calling for assistance from the EMS crews when they have an emergency.
10. Will I have to pay for services if the ambulance does not transport me?
11. How does the City spend the funds that are generated by this program?
12. Have donations to the volunteer agencies decreased?
13. If I do not have health insurance, are there other options that could be utilized to collect any fees that might be charged?
14. How does the billing process work?
15. Will visitors and non-City residents be charged a co-payment?