Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take to receive my order? Our service policy is to ship orders the same day we receive them, providing the order is placed by 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Most orders are shipped by UPS ground complete within 24 hours (M-F). If, by chance, an item is back-ordered, it will be shipped to you immediately upon our receipt.
What are your business hours? Our Customer Care staff is available to help you with your order, or technical questions from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time - Monday thru Friday). You may also email us at [email protected] .
How do I purchase prescription items (Rx) from Life-Assist? We only sell and ship to licensed facilities or agencies where prescription devices or drugs are dispensed under the authority of the prescribing physician. If items on your order require a prescription, and your facility or agency has not previously submitted an authorization, it can be downloaded here .
Do you charge shipping? Standard ground shipping is FREE within the contiguous U.S. on orders over $100! Orders under $100.00 will be charged a $14.50 shipping and handling fee. All other orders are shipped FOB origin, and freight charges will be applied at the time of shipment. If rush delivery is requested, the cost of freight will be added to your invoice.
Do you have a minimum order? Our minimum order is $30.00.
Will I be charged sales tax? Life-Assist, Inc is required by law to collect sales tax on orders shipped to specific states. Appropriate charges will be added to your order total based on your shipping address. If you are exempt from sales tax, please contact [email protected] to get your exception setup through our tax compliance partner - Avalera.
How do I establish an account with Life-Assist?
If you are a municipality, fire or police department, government agency, or related,
you may purchase on terms of Net 30 days by
creating an online user account here
or by faxing or mailing your first order on agency letterhead.
If you are a private ambulance service, hospital, or a for-profit business, you may
apply for Net 30 day terms by submitting a completed
Life-Assist Credit Application Form
.
Please allow two (2) weeks for processing. If you are purchasing products for resale, we
only accept MasterCard or Visa as payment. Rx items are not available for resale.
Which credit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard and Purchasing Cards.
Warranties and Liability Limits? Warranties are limited to those offered by the manufacturer. Life-Assist, Inc. gives no express or implied warranties on any items shown in its catalog, price list, or otherwise offered for sale and shall not be responsible for the proper use and servicing of goods purchased nor does the company give any express or implied warranty that goods purchased are merchantable or fit for a particular purpose. Life-Assist, Inc. shall not be liable for special or consequential damage or injury to person or property which results from the use of these products. All products sold by Life-Assist, Inc. are intended for use by trained emergency medical personnel.