Transportation to doctor appointments is not generally covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). ... However, it may cover non-emergency ambulance transportation to and from a health-care provider. You need to have a health condition diagnosed or treated and other forms of transportation could endanger your health.

Medicare pays nothing for most nonemergency transportation. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for nonemergency ambulance services if it approves those services based on a written statement of medical necessity from the patient's doctor.

CMS defines Medical Necessity for Ambulance Transportation as: Ambulance transportation is covered when the patient's condition requires the vehicle itself and/or the specialized services of the trained ambulance personnel.

ACT residents who are Pensioner, Concession or Health Care card holders are entitled to free emergency ambulance services. ... NSW residents who are Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card holders can use some ambulance services free of charge.

What is a Physician Certification Statement? The Physician Certification Statement (PCS) is the written order certifying the medical necessity of non-emergency ambulance transports. The regulations governing PCS requirements are specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 42 CFR 410.40(d).

An ambulance is medically necessary, meaning it is the only safe way to transport you. The reason for your trip is to receive a Medicare-covered service or to return from receiving care. You are transported to and from certain locations, following Medicare's coverage guidelines.

Anyone who received an invoice can pay the NSW ambulance fee. However, you may be eligible for an exemption, if you're : a pensioner and concession card holder. a resident with private health insurance.