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Ambulance by state
Ambulance is free in some states and thousands of dollars in others. Here's what it costs where you live, and whether you need cover.
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Current fees, straight from each state's ambulance service
Ambulance cover for pensioners and concession card holders
A Pensioner Concession Card gets a free emergency ambulance in 6 of 8 states in 2026–27. Which cards count, the SA and WA exceptions, and interstate rules.
How much does an ambulance cost without cover?
An uninsured resident's ambulance bill runs from A$131 to A$13,175 in 2026–27. Treat-only, non-emergency and air fees by state, and what if you cannot pay.
Ambulance cover in Australia: state-by-state guide
A Queensland resident pays A$0 for an emergency ambulance; a regional Victorian pays A$2,179 in 2026–27. Every state's fee, concession and interstate rule.
Ambulance cover in NSW: who pays and who is covered
A NSW Ambulance emergency trip costs A$483 plus A$4.36 a km from 1 July 2026. Who is exempt, what health funds pay, and a worked example.
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