Ambulance Services: Aborted Flight

If a flight is aborted for reasons, such as bad weather, or any other circumstance beyond the pilot's control, the determination is based on whether the patient was onboard the air ambulance or not.

Scenario

Before beneficiary is loaded on ambulance, prior to/after takeoff to point of pickup (POP)

None

After beneficiary is loaded on ambulance

Appropriate air base rate, mileage, and rural adjustment, if applicable
Last Updated Jul 09 , 2025