Lehighton Ambulance is currently conducting its 2016 subscription fund drive.

If you reside or have a home or business in Lehighton, Franklin Township, Penn Forest Township, Jim Thorpe, Summit Hill, Lansford, Weissport or Parryville, you should have received a subscription packet in the mail. Lehighton is the primary emergency medical provider, offering both basic life support and advanced life support services for these areas.Sections in Mahoning Township, East Penn Township and Towamensing Township are 911 serviced by Lehighton Ambulance.A subscription is not the same as a donation. With a subscription you or your household would be covered for the out-of-pocket expenses above what your insurance pays on medically necessary emergency ambulance transportation. Most insurance co-pays and deductibles are significantly higher on emergency transportation than the cost of an individual or household subscription. If the subscriber does not have medical insurance coverage, the entire cost of the service will be covered. This coverage includes time away from home as long as you are still within Lehighton Ambulance covered communities.During this subscription drive, donations are also gladly accepted. If you would like to donate in addition to subscribing, please note your amount in the space on the subscription card. In addition, LAA accepts donations from any businesses that would like to support it, as it is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.The types of subscriptions are as follows:Individual: $45, includes services for the subscriber only.Household: $65, covers anyone who resides in the residence, as well as visitors if they are in need of medically necessary emergency ambulance service from your residence.Subscribers who use electronic banking to pay for their subscription are asked to note "for annual subscription" in the comment field so that the payment is posted correctly.Lehighton Ambulance is an independent nonprofit organization that relies on subscriptions.If you have not received your subscription fund drive envelope and you live inanyarea that Lehighton Ambulance has primary coverage, call 610-377-5155, ext. 2, and one will be mailed to you.