Some taxpayers may be exempted from ambulance fees

Insured Anne Arundel taxpayers could be exempt from paying any part of the new $500 ambulance service fee, pending federal approval, because officials say they help pay for those services through their taxes.

County officials are awaiting a ruling from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as to whether Anne Arundel taxpayers can avoid paying the remainder of the fee not covered by their insurance company.