Compare Emergency Evacuation plans from TravelInsuranceCenter.com
Not all medical facilities were created equal. Depending on the plan, Emergency Medical Evacuation insurance 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 insurance is usually included with both Travel Medical insurance plans and Trip Protection plans. However, unlike baggage insurance and trip cancellation insurance, it is also sold separately. Sufficient Emergency Medical Evacuation coverage is recommended, especially for long-distance trips abroad.
MedjetAssistfrom MedjetAssist
If you are hospitalized as an inpatient more than 150 miles from home, MedjetAssist will fly you to another hospital of your choice. The standard annual membership plan covers all trips during the year. Each trip may be up to 90 days in length. Extended stay plans up to 365 days in length are available. Available to residents or expatriates of the US, Canada, or Mexico.
Short-Term Programfrom MedjetAssist
In addition to our annual memberships, MedjetAssist offers short-term programs for residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico up to age 75, with protection provided 24 hours a day during the selected travel period. If you''re ever hospitalized more than 150 miles from home, MedjetAssist will bring you back to the hospital of your choice. No travel insurance, assistance plan or platinum-card program offers protection as comprehensive and unrestrictive as MedjetAssist.
Domestic Membership from MedjetAssist
MedjetAssist is now offering a special membership program dedicated to the domestic traveler. The MedjetAssist Domestic Membership is tailored to travelers up to the age of 75 traveling within the continental United States. With annual membership rates of $175 for individuals and $305 for families, members can travel with the peace of mind knowing if they are hospitalized anywhere in the contiguous 48 states more than 150 miles from home, MedjetAssist will evacuate them by medically equipped and staffed aircraft back to their hospital of choice within the continental United States at no additional cost.
ihi Bupa Travel Insurancefrom ihi Bupa
ihi Bupa Travel provides single-trip or annual international medical coverage, and medical evacuation, for individuals traveling outside of their permanent resident country. Featuring unlimited medical, medical evacuation, no deductible, no copay, and guaranteed direct payment to all hospitals. This plan provides coverage for injuries sustained due to terrorism, hazardous activities, and provides medical coverage for all amateur and professional sports as well.
A faxed application is needed for war risk coverage to be reviewed and approved for Iraq and Afghanistan. Premium loading will apply.
(Available to all Nationalities up to age 79)
Travel Maxfrom Travelex Insurance Services
The highest level of protection with many extra benefits included such as allowing travelers to choose their hospital of choice, pet coverage and identity theft services. Waiver of pre-existing conditions applies if full pre-paid trip cost is insured and purchase is made within 30 days of initial trip deposit."Cancel For Any Reason" option available
(US Residents) Products may not be available in all states.
Travel Selectfrom Travelex Insurance Services
Offers complete travel protection plus customization with five optional "Lifestyle Paks" -- Professional, Family, Adventurer,
Protector and Athlete/Student. Waiver of pre-existing conditions applies if full pre-paid trip cost is insured and purchase is made within 21 days of initial trip deposit. Children under 18 covered at no additional cost with insured adult family member."Cancel For Any Reason" option available ( (US Residents) Products may not be available in all states.
GlobalTrip Saverfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Saver is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $50,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers of age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside their permanent resident country for up to 90 days. You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Saver Post-Departure Plan, with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Saver (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
Both GlobalTrip Saver and GlobalTrip Saver Post-Departure Plans offer Schengen Visa requirements fulfillment. (All Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
GlobalTrip Classicfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Classic is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $500,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside of their permanent resident country for up to 90 days.
You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Classic Post-Departure Plan, with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Classic (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
Both GlobalTrip Classic and GlobalTrip Classic Post-Departure Plans offer Schengen Visa requirements fulfillment. (All Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
GlobalTrip Plusfrom USA-ASSIST Worldwide Protect
GlobalTrip Plus is an International Travel Protection plan that includes $1,000,000 Emergency Medical coverage for travelers age 89 and under. This plan is available for residents of any country in the world (except US), traveling outside of their permanent resident country for up to 90 days.
You may also choose to buy the GlobalTrip Plus Post-Departure Plan, with coverage effective the day you leave for your trip, and still enjoy the benefits of the GlobalTrip Plus (except trip cancellation) at a lower cost.
Both GlobalTrip Plus and GlobalTrip Plus Post-Departure Plans offer Schengen Visa requirements fulfillment. (All Nationalities Worldwide, Not available to US residents)
Adventure Travel Protection Planfrom Travel Guard
Coverage for many adventure sports activities typically excluded in most travel insurance plans such as high altitude trekking, mountaineering, aviation, hang gliding, skydiving, parachuting, and bungee jumping. This plan is ideal for the traveler looking for extreme adventure anywhere in the world. Packed with comprehensive travel insurance benefits such as Trip Cancellation, Interruption and Delay; Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Coverage, Medically Necessary Repatriation, and Emergency Medical Evacuation. Available to U.S. Residents
Global Trip Protection Elitefrom Insuractive
"Available Worldwide" for All Nationalities living in any country. Global Trip Protection Elite provides coverage for Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Medical Expenses ($50,000), Medical Evacuation ($1,000,000), and more. Available for trips up to 30 days in length. The Minimum Trip Cost insured is $500 so even if you want the plan primarily for the Medical and Medical Evacuation benefits enter $500 trip cost into the quote calculator. (Available Worldwide - Excluding India, Thailand, and Russia)
Liaison® Travelerfrom Seven Corners, Inc
Liaison Traveler Insurance provides excellent travel accident coverage that includes 24hr Accidental Death and Dismemberment (with No Exclusion for Terrorist Events), Emergency Medical Evacuation, Repatriation of Mortal Remains, Emergency Reunion, Return of Minor Child, Political Evacuation & Repatriation ,Trip Interruption and Lost Baggage protection. Available Worldwide
TravelSafe Vacation Insurancefrom TravelSafe
TravelSafe Insurance is one of the nation''s largest and most respected providers of travel insurance. TravelSafe offers the most comprehensive travel insurance coverage in the industry. By insuring with TravelSafe, you get 35 years of travel insurance experience in every policy -- plus the attention, the personalized service and the coverage you need to allow you to relax and enjoy your vacation. Available to US and Canadian residents.
Freestyle Luxefrom CSA
CSA Travel Protection is there whenever and wherever you need us to protect your hard-earned vacation investment and provide the comfort and security you need to enjoy your trip. Featuring $250,000 per policy for important Travel Medical Insurance coverage and 24-hour emergency assistance services to take care of you while traveling and safeguard your vacation. (US residents)
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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. The Medjet Assist membership plan gives you the ability to choose your evacuation hospital if you are hospitalized anywhere in the world or more than 150 miles from home. Evacuation may be to a hospital near your home or one in another country that you may prefer. Coverage area is worldwide.
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