Typical Bill
$601–$786
BLS to ALS base
National Rank
#47 / 51
cheaper than 4 states
Surprise-Billing
Protected
How Maryland compares
Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Maryland is the 47th least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 46 and cheaper than 4.
What drives the cost in Maryland
Maryland has no statewide rate — each county sets its own, and many bill insurance only (no balance bill) for residents.
We hold 5 verified provider rates for Maryland, 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 Maryland
Maryland 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 Maryland
Pulled from official municipal and county fee schedules — click a provider for the full breakdown.
- Maryland Expresscare LlcCMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service (CY2024 PUF), provider submitted (billed) charges$732–$2,500
- Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue ServicesFrederick County, MD — Ambulance Transport Service Charges$470–$672
- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue ServicedataMontgomery FRS EMS Transportation Fee dataset (schedule effective 2025-07-08)$750–$900
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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.