By Laura Geller
WWBT NBC12
RICHMOND, Va. — You call them for help but soon, you may be getting a call from a collection agency. We’ve uncovered a new audit that shows a nearly $10 million deficit in the Richmond Ambulance Authority. People are not paying for their ambulance rides.
We’ve learned that $9.6M comes from delinquent accounts. Those account holders can expect calls from collection agencies. But, the deficit won’t affect how Richmond Ambulance responds when you call 911.
They rush to you when you’re in an emergency but they’re losing money doing it. That’s one of the few criticisms contained in the city auditor’s report of the Richmond Ambulance Authority. CEO Chip Decker told NBC12 they do everything they can to get paid and then send the accounts to collection agents.
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