The Icelandic Red Cross was founded around ambulance services in 1924. A contract with the welfare ministry was signed in 1997 to ensure safety and responsibility in operations.
Frequently asked questions
Individual transferred with an ambulance and is covered with health insurance in Iceland pays a fee of 7.553 ISK (valid from 1.1.2022) People on benefits 70 years or older pay 5.665 ISK. People on disability benefits (60% or more) get 50% discount.
Welfare ministry decides the fee. For more information see www.tr.is.
Registration is coordinated by 112 according to an official decision. 112 registers all transfers and sends a notification electronically to the Red Cross. Information that are sent are; name, locations, amount and address, details on reason for transfer are not included.
Special fund runs the project called "Ambulance fund". The Icelandic Red Cross is responsible for all ambulances in Iceland according to an agreement with SÍ.