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ACT Ambulance fee waiver for concession cardholders
Most Health Care Card holders aren't charged for ACT Ambulance services, which otherwise cost over $1,000 for emergency transport.
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Most aged pension and health care concession card holders will be entitled to free of charge ambulances services.
Who can get it
- Most Health Care Card and pension concession card holders
How to claim
- If you receive an ambulance account, send copies of both sides of your card to the address on the account.
Conditions and catches
- Emergency treatment and transport otherwise costs $1,180 plus $15 per km outside the ACT.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.
Most aged pension and health care concession card holders will be entitled to free of charge ambulances services