Ambulance & Fire Service Bills

The Beecher Fire Protection District contracts with an outside vendor, EMS Management & Consultants (EMS-MC), to perform all ambulance billing functions. Billing questions or concerns should be directed to EMS-MC at (866) 827-8469  or via the EMS-MC website contact form. You can also call our Administrative Office at (708) 946-6585 Ext 4001 for assistance.

 

I just received my ambulance bill. What should I do now?

If you are covered by medical insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or are a member of an HMO, please provide information about your coverage on the back of your ambulance bill and return it to EMS-MC, or visit Patient Portal | EMS|MC. They will bill your insurance carrier. If there is a balance still due after your insurance carrier responds to them, they will send you a revised bill.

You can also securely upload your insurance card information via mobile web by going to  Patient Portal | EMS|MC from your smartphone navigator. You can either enter your insurance information into the form or simply take a picture of your insurance card and upload it.

Please Note: Individuals who are residents within the boundaries of the Beecher Fire Protection District are not required to pay amounts above the amounts paid by their insurance carrier.

You can pay your bill via:

By Phone

You can use a credit card over the phone by calling (866) 827-8469. 

Online

You can pay your bill securely online at Patient Portal | EMS|MC

By Mail

Send check or money order with your account number or fill out your credit card information on your bill and sign it. Send payments to:

Beecher Fire Protection District
PO Box 457
Wheeling, IL 60090-0457

To Make Payment Arrangements

To make payment arrangements, contact EMS-MC customer service at (866) 827-8469. 

 

Why does the Beecher Fire Protection District impose a fee for emergency ambulance services?

The Beecher Fire Protection District’s skilled paramedics provide emergency medical services, including ambulance transportation, approximately 1,200 times per year. Persons needing these services within the boundaries of our district are served immediately, regardless of income or where their home address is, by calling 911. In order to supplement the high costs of providing these services, the Beecher Fire Protection District uses available reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies. These fees save our district taxpayers money by enabling the District to shift some of the cost of providing these services to the user or their medical insurance.

 

 

 

Fire Service Fees

 

Why does the Beecher Fire Protection District impose fees for fire services?

The Beecher Fire Protection District receives property tax dollars to pay for its operations from residents and businesses within its boundaries. The Beecher Fire Protection District imposes fees for fire services to individuals and businesses who do not pay taxes to the Beecher Fire Protection District in order to offset the costs of these services. These fees save our District taxpayers money by requiring fees for those who do not pay taxes to the Beecher Fire Protection District, but still receive our taxpayer-supported services. Beecher Fire Protection District also uses an outside vendor, Fire Recovery USA, LLC, for fire service fees.

Questions about billing for fire services can be directed to Fire Recovery at (888) 640-7222.

If you are not covered by vehicle or homeowners' insurance, please pay the bill. 

You can pay your bill via:

Online

You can pay your bill securely online at https://payment.firerecoveryusa.com. You will need your invoice number.

By Mail

Send check or money order with your account number. Send payments to:

Fire Recovery USA, LLC
2271 Lava Ridge Court, Suite 120
Roseville, CA 95661-3065

Payment Arrangements

To make payment arrangements or for questions, contact Fire Recovery customer service at (888) 640-7222.