Annual Fee Schedules
2026 Fee / Rate Schedule
| User Type | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| Standard Residential Dwelling (Single, Duplex, Townhome, Condominium or Apartment) | $96.00 Discounted to $84 if payed in full within 30 days of billing date |
| Commercial / Business / Industrial and Educational | $10.00 per full time equivalent with a minimum rate of $20 |
| Resident Student at an Educational Use | $15 per student |
Most EMS agencies in Pennsylvania are non-governmental organization and generate revenue mostly through voluntary contributions. This funding scheme causes many issue, including underfunding and understaffing. Aston Ambulance Authority, a municipal authority, instead charges property owners a mandatory annual fee to fund its operations and ensure 24/7 readiness to respond to EMS calls.
Benefits to residents of Aston Ambulance Authority member municipalities include:
- No residual bills for EMS services if your insurance pays
- 50% off EMS bills if you do not have insurance coverage
- 50% off EMS bills if your payment applies to a deductible
The annual fee schedule is calculated based on various factors, including but not limited to historical EMS call volume, occupancy classification, tax data, and individual municipal data.
Fee Management Partner
The Aston Ambulance Authority has partnered with business Diversified Technologies to distribute and collect the annual fee.
Diversified Technologies has provided a customer support number specifically for the Aston Ambulance Authority. This number is 610-490-8801.
Questions can be directed to ms@diversifiedtechnology.com