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My friend got saved from a cliff by helicopter one time, and the bill was $0. In the US. I suppose that’s because he didn’t need any health care.
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In my state SAR is free unless the person was doing something really dumb. Eg. Avalanche victim = free. Vs. Hypothermia evac from winter hiking without a coat = ~$2k total.
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$2000?!?! I got charged $3000 for a 15-minute EMS transport. They didn't even perform any medical care.
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This sounds like bullshit, and if it's true, arbitrary.
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It is. Aviation falls under federal law.
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Most of the SAR is voluntareer based here. There are several regional SAR groups all made of ordinary people who help the state in their free time. The $2k is an average not fixed amount. Depending on circumstances it'll be higher or lower.
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