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Frequently Asked Questions

On 1 July 2011 the levy, paid through electricity accounts, which supported the Community Ambulance Cover (CAC) was abolished.

The Community Ambulance Cover  legislation is still in place and will continue to provide all Queensland residents with free authorised ambulance services throughout Australia.

Interstate/international information

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My principal place of residence is not in Queensland.  If I use an ambulance in Queensland, do I have to pay for this?

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I am not a Queenslander, but I live near the border of Queensland.  How might cross-border arrangements apply?

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I live on the Queensland border, can I subscribe to the Queensland Ambulance Service?

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I live on the Queensland border; if I use a Queensland ambulance will I receive an account?

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Are overseas students studying in Queensland covered?

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I am moving to Queensland from another state. Is there a waiting period before I am covered by Community Ambulance Cover?

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I am moving to Queensland and have an ambulance subscription in another state. Am I able to transfer this subscription to the Queensland Ambulance Service?

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Do I have to let the Queensland Ambulance Service know that I have moved to Queensland and provide my personal details?

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Does the Queensland Ambulance Service offer short term insurance cover for interstate/international visitors?

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Does the Queensland Ambulance Service, provide coverage for interstate school excursions?

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I spend 6 months in another state and 6 months in Queensland.  Am I covered?

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I own an investment/holiday property in Queensland and pay the Community Ambulance Cover through my electricity account.  Am I covered when I visit Queensland.

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Will the Queensland Ambulance Service send the account directly to my health fund or Ambulance Service?

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I am working in Queensland on a working Visa am I covered whilst in Queensland?

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I work in Queensland but live in another State.  Am I covered?

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I’m an interstate pensioner, am I covered for ambulance when I visit Queensland?

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I will be competing in a Queensland sporting event.  I believe that there will be an Ambulance in attendance. If I am injured at the sporting event, will I be covered under the Community Ambulance Cover.

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I was visiting Queensland and I was admitted to a Queensland Health hospital and was transferred to another Queensland Health hospital by a Queensland ambulance vehicle.  Do I have to pay for this service?

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I was visiting Queensland and I was admitted to a private hospital in Queensland, and was transferred to a Queensland Health hospital using a Queensland ambulance.  Do I have to pay for this service?

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Information for Queensland Residents

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Is there a grace period for Queensland residents who move interstate?

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I’ve changed my Queensland address. Do I have to notify the Queensland Ambulance Service?

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If my child is studying full–time interstate, are they still covered by the Community Ambulance Cover?

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I’m a Queensland aged pensioner do I still need to pay the Community Ambulance Cover levy?

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As a Queensland resident, what do I do if I require ambulance transport in another state and receive an account?

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I am a Queensland resident, my dependent child received an account in their name.  Is this normal? Is my child covered?

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I’m a Queensland resident, what happens if I use an Ambulance in Queensland? Will I receive a bill?

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I was a Queensland resident visiting interstate and received an account for service. However, I have now moved interstate. Will the Queensland Ambulance Service pay my account?

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Who do you class as a dependent?

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What do you class as Queensland residency and why do I have to provide it?

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Can I use my electricity account or rates notice as proof of Queensland residency?

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I am a Queensland resident and have foster child/children.  Are the child/children covered?

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I am a legal guardian for a child/children and a Queensland resident.  Are the child/children covered?

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I am a Queensland resident but working interstate.  Am I covered?

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I am going on a cruise, what happens if I need to be airlifted from the ship.  Will I be covered?

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I have shared custody of my child/children, who normally reside in another State. Are they covered when they visit me in Queensland?

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I live in Queensland with my parent/s and or grandparent/s but am no longer a dependent.  Am I covered?

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I’m no longer a full time student. Am I covered?

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Are Queenslanders travelling around Australia on holidays for an extended length of time still covered?

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I live in Queensland and I’m competing interstate (i.e. car rally) am I covered?

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If I get hurt in another State/Territory am I able to be transported by ambulance back to Queensland?

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When travelling interstate, am I covered if I use a private ambulance service?

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Am I covered if I require air ambulance transport? Does this include the Royal Flying Doctors?

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I would like to make a donation to the Queensland Ambulance Service.  How can I do this?

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I’m a Queenslander, am I covered for non–urgent transport?

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