Organizational Membership for EMS Agencies and Partners
One membership connects your EMS agency, hospital, or education program to statewide advocacy, education, and resources that strengthen emergency medical services in South Carolina.
How Organizational Membership Works
Organizational membership is designed for agencies and institutions that want a simple, cost-effective way to connect their entire organization to SCEMSA.
- Your organization holds one membership for all full-time staff.
- Your roster is submitted at application or renewal.
- Each person on the roster is added as an individual SCEMSA member.
Who Organizational Membership Serves
Organizational membership is ideal for:
- Ground and air ambulance services licensed in South Carolina
- Hospitals with EMS programs or emergency departments
- EMS education and training institutions
- Non-transporting EMS agencies
- Non-profit organizations that support EMS
Vendor partnerships are available separately for businesses that support EMS through products or services. Learn more on the Member Partners page.
What Your Organization Receives
Organizational membership is built around three core areas: advocacy, people, and operations.
Ensure your organization is represented whenever EMS policy and funding decisions are made.
- Representation at local, state, and national levels
- Opportunities to serve on SCEMSA committees and councils
- Regular legislative and regulatory updates
Strengthen your workforce through education, networking, and leadership development.
- Member discounts on SCEMSA conferences and events
- Statewide networking and leadership opportunities
- Direct communication for all listed personnel
Access practical tools that support day to day operations and long term planning.
- Templates, policies, and planning tools
- Compliance checklists and administrative resources
- Free job postings on the SCEMSA Career Center: scemsa.mcjobboard.net/jobs
Exclusive Discount Partnership Programs
Organizational members have access to partner programs that support compliance, funding, revenue, and travel. These partnerships are designed to deliver measurable value for your agency.
EMS specific compliance programs that support policy development, training, and regulatory readiness for EMS and fire agencies.
Grant writing and consulting services to help your organization identify funding opportunities, submit competitive applications, and manage awards.
Revenue cycle management services designed to improve billing efficiency and financial performance for EMS agencies.
Discounted hotels, flights, and rental cars for organizational travel, plus rewards on bookings made through the SCEMSA travel platform.
Savvik Buying Group
Stretch your budget with national purchasing power through the Savvik Buying Group.
- Discounts on EMS equipment, supplies, uniforms, and vehicles
- Additional savings on technology, business services, and travel
- No purchasing requirements and 4 percent back on select purchases
Learn more at savvik.com.
SCEMSA Association Health Plan
Organizational members may be eligible to participate in the SCEMSA Association Health Plan underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
- Short and long term disability, critical illness, and accident plans
- Competitive and stable rates tailored to your organization
- Streamlined enrollment, billing, and compliance through Benefitsolver
Legal Services Consulting
Through SCEMSA’s partnership with WMK Law Group, organizational members gain access to legal support designed for EMS agencies.
- Free Medicare enrollment and renewal support
- Compliance guidance focused on EMS operations
- Access to legal training modules and quarterly legal content
- Reduced rates for additional legal services and general inquiries
Optional National Membership Add Ons
Agencies can add discounted national memberships for selected personnel as part of their organizational membership.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians membership at a discounted rate for your personnel, including education, advocacy, and member benefits.
Learn more at naemt.orgNational Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers membership at a discounted rate for personnel involved in mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine.
Learn more at namihp.orgOrganizational Membership Types and Dues
Select the membership category that best describes your organization. Dues are based on organization type and, in some cases, size or unit count.
| Type | Description | Annual Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Air Ambulance Member | Licensed air ambulance services in South Carolina. Dues are calculated per permitted aircraft for each parent company. | Varies by aircraft count |
| Associate Member (Non Profit) | Non profit organizations that support SCEMSA’s mission and do not fall within other membership levels. Non voting and not eligible for dual NAEMT enrollment. | $500 |
| EMS Educational Institution | Institutions credentialed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to provide initial and ongoing EMS training. | $1,500 |
| Ground Ambulance Service | Public and private entities licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control that operate permitted ground ambulances. Dues are 100 dollars per permitted ambulance with a minimum of 500 dollars, up to a maximum of 30 units or 3,000 dollars. | Varies by unit count |
| Hospital Member (Large) | Hospitals with 100 or more licensed beds. Not dually enrolled with NAEMT. | $3,000 |
| Hospital Member (Small) | Hospitals with fewer than 100 licensed beds. Not dually enrolled with NAEMT. | $1,500 |
| Non Transporting Agency | Entities licensed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control that employ EMTs to provide emergency care but do not operate permitted ambulances. | $500 |
| Regional EMS Education Institution | The four Regional EMS Councils in South Carolina (Low Country, Midlands, Pee Dee, Upstate) credentialed to provide EMS training and continuing education. | $3,000 |
| Vendor Partnership | Businesses engaged in the manufacture or sale of EMS related products or services, or organizations with an interest in the EMS field. | $500 |