CITY OF MANSFIELD - File #: 21-4326

• File #: 21-4326
• Version: 1
• Name: Resolution- A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to adopt an amendment to the Charity Care Program, providing ambulance services to our community without regards to a patient’s or guarantor’s ability to pay for these
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/21/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/27/2021
• Final action: 9/27/2021
• Title: Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt an Amendment to the Charity Care Program, Providing Ambulance Services to Our Community Without Regards to a Patient’s or Guarantor’s Ability to Pay for the Service
• Sponsors: Mike Ross

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/27/2021	1	City Council	Approved	Pass

Title

Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the City Manager to Adopt an Amendment to the Charity Care Program, Providing Ambulance Services to Our Community Without Regards to a Patient’s or Guarantor’s Ability to Pay for the Service

Requested Action

Approval of Resolution

Recommendation

Approval of Resolution

Description/History

It is the mission of City of Mansfield Fire Department to provide EMS to individuals within its operating territory in need of emergency care or transport, regardless of the source of and ability to make payment for such services. Charity Care is not available to patients who are able to pay for medical care. Charity Care does not cover residents who are underinsured, have high deductibles or co-payments.

Justification

Mansfield Fire Department must adopt a Charity Care Policy to be eligible for reimbursement through the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP).

Funding Source

N/A

Prepared By

Michael Ross, Fire Chief