Class Code 7705 — Ambulance Service Companies, EMS Providers & Drivers

What This Class Code Covers

Class code 7705 covers ambulance service companies, emergency medical services providers, and their drivers. Work involves emergency response, patient care, lifting and moving patients, and driving under emergency conditions. Florida's large elderly population creates significant EMS demand. Hazards include patient handling injuries (the leading cause of EMS worker injuries), motor vehicle accidents, and exposure to infectious diseases.

Who Is Classified Under Code 7705

EMTs, paramedics, ambulance drivers, and dispatch staff.

Illinois Rate for Class Code 7705

The current Illinois workers' compensation rate for class code 7705 is $2.70 per $100 payroll. This rate is used to calculate your annual premium: (Total Payroll ÷ 100) × Rate. Your actual premium may be adjusted by your experience modification rate (EMR) and any applicable credits or debits.

Examples of Businesses Under Code 7705

A private ambulance service in Tampa providing emergency medical transport. A county-run EMS agency in Orlando responding to 911 calls and inter-facility transfers.

Common Claims for Class Code 7705

Back strains and sprains from lifting and moving patients, vehicle accidents during emergency response, and exposure to infectious diseases are very common. Needle stick injuries, assaults by combative patients, and slips/falls in various environments are also risks. Stress and burnout are significant concerns.

Premium Reduction Tips

• Patient lifting equipment and proper body mechanics training reduce musculoskeletal claims
• Bloodborne pathogen training and vaccination programs are mandatory
• Behavioral health support addresses PTSD from traumatic calls

Get a Quote for Class Code 7705 in Illinois

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