Ambulance Costs in Ohio

A typical ground-ambulance bill here runs $703–$857 — 38% below the national median, the 43rd lowest of 51 states.

Typical Bill

$703–$857

BLS to ALS base

National Rank

#43 / 51

cheaper than 8 states

Surprise-Billing

Protected

How Ohio compares

Ranked by typical ALS (emergency) base rate, Ohio is the 43rd least expensive of 51 states — pricier than 42 and cheaper than 8.

Ohio (typical ALS)$857
National median$1,379

What drives the cost in Ohio

We hold 6 verified provider rates for Ohio, 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 Ohio

Ohio 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 Ohio

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.