Millcreek Paramedic Service
MPS
QUICK FACTS
H Our membership drive ended November 30, 2016, however you can still purchase a membership anytime throughout the year.
H Memberships cannot be pro-rated. The purchase of a one-year individual membership is $ 35.00, with a $ 5.00 discount, for an individual over the age of 65. The purchase of a one-year family membership is $ 45.00, with a $ 5.00 discount, for a family over the age of 65.( All individuals included must be over the age of 65 to receive the discount). This membership is valid when payment is received and is valid until November 30, 2017.
H The purchase of a two-year individual membership is $ 60.00, with a $ 5.00 discount, for an individual over the age of 65. The purchase of a two-year family membership is $ 80.00, with a $ 5.00 discount, for an individual over the age of 65.( All individuals included must be over the age of 65 to receive the discount). This membership is valid when payment is received and is valid until November 30, 2018.
H Please call our office at 814.836.8677 to request an application or visit our website to purchase online.
Administration Office Information:
Business Office Location: 3608 West 26th Street Erie, Pa 16506
Business Office Phone Number: 814.836.8677 Mailing Address: PO Box 9038 Erie, Pa 16505 Emergency Phone Number: 911 Our website: www. millcreekparamedics. com
Millcreek Paramedic Service
Non-Emergency Transportation Services
At Millcreek Paramedic Service, we pride ourselves on ensuring the health and well-being of our patients.
Our specialized wheelchair van transportation was established over 16 years ago, in Millcreek Township.
MPS provides medical transportation on a non-emergency basis. This includes hospital to hospital, home to hospital, or hospital to home. We maintain six wheelchair vans that are capable to transport, on a non-emergency basis, wheelchair bound patients to and from hospitals, clinics, and home. We also offer transportation for dialysis, wound care and cancer center treatments. Those with an ambulatory dysfunction needing assistance to and from personal gatherings can also schedule transportation. These include, but are not limited to, weddings, funerals, family and holiday gatherings and any other type of ongoing assisted transportation needs.
Medical Taxi service provides transportation of individuals that are ambulatory but cannot or choose not to drive for any reason.
By calling our business line at 814.836.8677, you will be able to schedule transportation day or night. MPS strives to provide prompt transportation to your appointments. We encourage our consumers to schedule as soon as possible to better accommodate your transportation needs.
Our trained staff remains available to assist you to and from our vehicles and assure safe transportation to your appointments.
Questions often arise as to whether you Millcreek Paramedic Service membership entitles you to free or reduced wheelchair service.
In accordance with regulations set forth by the Office of Inspector General, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, certified by the Public Utility Commission, we are not legally allowed to offer vouchers or special rates based on ambulance membership. Our
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER wheelchair transportation service is a billed service. We will not ask for payment upfront, the patient will always be billed for services after the transport has occurred. Rare circumstances occur where a longdistance transport is needed( outside of Erie County), payment for these particular transports will normally be required upfront, unless otherwise specified by the billing manager.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medical assistance, and their HMO plans under this umbrella of coverage, do not cover the expense of wheelchair transportation.
Whether it be due to inclement weather, special personal needs, or lack of transportation, please keep Millcreek Paramedic Service in mind for any wheelchair transportation needs in the coming months and throughout the year.
IN RESEARCHING TRANSPORT SERVICES, YOU WILL FIND THAT MPS RATES ARE COMPARABLE TO OTHERS IN OUR AREA.
TRANSPORTATION RATES:
• $ 35.00 One way transport
• $ 60.00 Round trip transport
• $ 4.00 per mile after 10 miles
• $ 20.00 per half hour of wait time after 30 minutes
• $ 20.00 for an additional MPS employee to assist with any special needs for a one way transport
• $ 30.00 for an additional MPS employee to assist with any special needs for a round trip transport
EXAMPLES OF SPECIAL NEEDS:
• More than four( 4) steps
• Weight exceeding 200 pounds
• Behavior Health Care needs
• Patients under the age of 18 without a parent or guardian
Congratulations to Andrew Carne, selected as Millcreek Paramedic Service’ s“ Employee of the Quarter.” Andrew is an Emergency Medical Technician and Team Leader. In addition to his normal duties, Andrew has developed updated training standards for new employees at MPS, and acts as the coordinator of the MPS New Employee Orientation program. Andrew has been a vital asset to MPS, as he has worked to set up MPS on the Erie County 911 messaging system, known as“ I am Responding”. Beyond his dedication to service at MPS, Andrew is currently a Captain with the West Lake Fire Department. We are proud to have Andrew as part of our team! illcreek
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