Why travelers purchase Emergency Medical Evacuation
Not all medical facilities were created equal. Depending on the plan, emergency medical evacuation covers the cost of transporting a seriously injured or ill person to one of the following locations:
- The nearest adequate medical facility
- A hospital near home
- Or the hospital of his/her choice
Emergency medical evacuation is usually included with both travel medical insurance and trip protection plans. Enter a $0.00 trip cost into our Policy Picker® to compare travel protection plans that include medical transportation and medical evacuation (deleting trip cancellation coverage.)
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Medical Evacuation Plan from TME Travel Insurance
TME’s ‘Hospital of Choice’ Medical Evacuation plans are perfect fit for those wanting coverage for a ‘hospital to hospital’ transport should an emergency medical evacuation be warranted. These plans are commonly selected by those traveling to their vacation home for an extended stay, expats, RVer’s, missionaries, and anyone wanting to protect against the high cost of an emergency medical evacuation.
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Annual Membership from MedjetAssist
MedjetAssist® is the premier air medical transport membership program for travelers. If you are hospitalized 150 miles or more from home, Medjet will arrange air medical transport all the way back to your hospital of choice in your home country - regardless of medical necessity. Available to U.S. residents.
Diplomat International - Optional High Risk from Global Underwriters
Featuring optional war risk accident and sickness medical coverage, accidental death and dismemberment, travel assistance and much more. Available to U.S. Citizens traveling outside the United States or Non-U.S. Citizens traveling outside their home country, with no travel to the United States.
Coverage is NOT available for travel in Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Israel, Nepal, or Palestinian Territories.
Diplomat America - Optional High Risk from Global Underwriters
The Diplomat America plan provides quality medical insurance for both U.S. citizens living overseas and non-U.S. citizens visiting the United States. If you are looking for top-quality medical insurance while you or a family member are visiting the United States, you have found the right plan.
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Patriot International from International Medical Group
Medical and emergency medical evacuation insurance for people traveling outside their residence country whose destination excludes the United States or its territories.
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Patriot Platinum International from International Medical Group
You expect first-rate protection when you travel, and Patriot Platinum International® offers a complete package of international benefits available 24 hours a day. Providing up to $8 million medical coverage for U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States including additional enhanced benefits and services to meet your global needs.
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Patriot America from International Medical Group
Medical and emergency medical evacuation for people traveling outside of their home country whose destination includes the United States or its Territories from five days up to two years. Coverage range from $50,000 up to $1 million. Deductible options from $0 to $2,500. First Health PPO network provides access to 500,000 physicians and 4,700 hospitals in the United States.
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Patriot Platinum America from International Medical Group
Providing first-class protection for the discerning international traveler who wants to obtain the maximum coverage available in a short-term travel medical insurance product.
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Emergency Medical Evacuation FAQs
Who decides when a medical evacuation is necessary?
An emergency medical evacuation will generally occur if it is recommended by an attending physician at the medical facility or hospital you are in and it is agreed to by the medical director of the travel insurance company or their representative. Always make sure the insurance company is envolved in making the decision. They contract with emergency evacuation providers worldwide for these services to be preformed on their behalf. Do not arrange a medical evacuation yourself. You may not be reimbursed for it.
Are there any evacuation plans available in which I have more of a say in the evacuation process?
Yes. Travel MedEvac Insurance and Medjet Assist membership plans give you the ability to choose your evacuation hospital if you are hospitalized anywhere in the world outside your home country or more than 150 miles from home for all U.S. residents. Evacuation may be to a hospital near your home or one in another country that you may prefer. Coverage area is worldwide.