Ambulance Costs in Connecticut

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $993–$1,614 — 17% above the national median, the 19th highest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$993–$1,614

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#19 / 51

pricier than most

Surprise-Billing

Protected

How Connecticut compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Connecticut is the 19th most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 18 and cheaper than 32.

Connecticut (typical ALS)$1,614
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in Connecticut

Connecticut DPH/OEMS sets a maximum allowable rate for each ambulance provider statewide, so prices are capped and relatively uniform.

We hold 172 verified provider rates for Connecticut, sourced from official fee schedules. Cities without a verified rate show a modeled estimate built from the Medicare benchmark and the typical local markup over it. How we calculate this →

Surprise Billing Protection in Connecticut

Connecticut has active ground-ambulance surprise-billing protections. For covered emergencies, your cost-sharing is generally limited to in-network amounts. Coverage still depends on "medical necessity" — confirm specifics with your insurer.

Verified provider rates in Connecticut

Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.

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Disclaimer:Rates shown are based on publicly available fee schedules and modeled estimates. Actual charges vary by provider, service level, mileage, and insurance. Contact your insurer for coverage details.