Ambulance Costs in Minnesota

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $2,081–$2,495 — 81% above the national median, the 2nd highest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$2,081–$2,495

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#2 / 51

pricier than most

Surprise-Billing

Protected

How Minnesota compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Minnesota is the 2nd most expensive of 51 states — pricier than 1 and cheaper than 49.

Minnesota (typical ALS)$2,495
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in Minnesota

We hold 2 verified provider rates for Minnesota, 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 Minnesota

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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

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Verified provider rates

Medicare benchmark estimates

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.