By Emma Fletcher-Frazer

Skagit Valley Herald

SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — The Skagit County Board of Commissioners approved Monday increases to its ambulance fee schedule.

The change will increase fees annually by 3% through 2031.

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“We need to update that,” said Commissioner Ron Wesen, adding that the county needs to ensure that insurance companies are paying the new rate.

In 2024, fees for county residents ranged from $750 to $1,211, and nonresident fees from $1,045 to $1,513.

Under the new fee schedule, costs for transport in 2026 would range from $1,109 to $1,605, with $23.49 per ground mile during transport.

In 2031, costs would range from $1,286 to $1,860, with $27.23 per ground mile.

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