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You’re using an ambulance in a nonemergency situation.You’ll received an ABN when both of the following conditions apply: The ambulance company may give you an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) before transporting you.

For Medicare to cover this type of service, you must have a note from your doctor stating that transportation in an ambulance is medically necessary. Medicare Part B may also cover nonemergency transportation in an ambulance. But the rules or requirements for emergency transportation may vary by plan.

Medicare Advantage plans provide the same basic coverage as original Medicare, including emergency transportation. If you need emergency transportation, you’ll pay 20 percent of the cost after you’ve met your Part B deductible. In these cases, Part B may pay for emergency transportation by helicopter or plane. Sometimes, ground transportation might not be an efficient way to get you the emergency treatment you need. Transport in another vehicle could put your health at an increased risk.You need medically necessary emergency services.This transportation is covered if you meet the following criteria: Original Medicare, specifically Part B, covers emergency transportation in an ambulance to the nearest appropriate medical facility. Let’s break down the types of transportation that Medicare covers in more detail. What types of transportation are covered?