Background

On Dec. 10, 2024, Virginia Beach City Council approved a resolution to move forward with preparations for a compassionate EMS billing program through the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process. Preparations include a public education campaign to ensure residents are accurately informed about the program.

Please note that preparations conducted for EMS compassionate billing will not be binding unless formally approved by City Council when it is voted on in mid-May 2025.

EMS Chief Jason Stroud presented to City Council on Nov. 26 findings and recommendations from a feasibility study of EMS compassionate billing commissioned by the Rescue Council.

• Read the Study