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[–] [email protected] 27 points 4 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 4 days ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago

$2000?!?! I got charged $3000 for a 15-minute EMS transport. They didn't even perform any medical care.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

This sounds like bullshit, and if it's true, arbitrary.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

It is. Aviation falls under federal law.