TWGirl
Mar 30, 09, 5:26 pm
Does anyone have experience with or know of medical evacuation services such as Medjet Assist? It seems different from a traditional travel insurance in that:
[B]No Medical Necessity
MedjetAssist members are transported without regard to medical necessity. This means members, as long as they are hospitalized as an inpatient, can choose to be transported to another hospital, even if the facility they are in is considered adequate. The choice is theirs. It’s that simple!
In contrast, health and travel insurance plans and platinum card benefits require that a transfer be medically required. In other words, as long as the care at a hospital is deemed adequate, transferring to another hospital is not an option.
Home Hospital
MedjetAssist flies individuals to their home hospital or hospital of their choice. The competition generally restricts transports to the nearest hospital that provides "appropriate care." This means individuals are taken to a hospital the shortest distance away that has adequate care, but not necessarily the best care.
MedjetAssist members, if hospitalized, do not have to worry about being transported to a nearby hospital in a foreign country that has only adequate medical care. Members choose if they want to fly home to their local hospital or hospital of their choice to receive the very best care and to be near their family.
No Cost Limits
MedjetAssist has no limit on the cost of a medical transport. Many companies and insurance plans place caps – some as low as $25,000 – on the total amount available for an air ambulance. But a medical transport between Europe and America can run more than $35,000. Middle East and South American flights range from $60,000 to $80,000. Transport from Asia often exceeds $100,000.
(http://www.medjetassist.com/membership/comparison.aspx)
It seems a very useful option (in addition to traditional travel insurance) for higher risk travelers (older travelers, children, etc). I am contemplating purchasing such services for my parents when they travel but I don't know what are the most reputable companies that provide such services. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you very much.
[B]No Medical Necessity
MedjetAssist members are transported without regard to medical necessity. This means members, as long as they are hospitalized as an inpatient, can choose to be transported to another hospital, even if the facility they are in is considered adequate. The choice is theirs. It’s that simple!
In contrast, health and travel insurance plans and platinum card benefits require that a transfer be medically required. In other words, as long as the care at a hospital is deemed adequate, transferring to another hospital is not an option.
Home Hospital
MedjetAssist flies individuals to their home hospital or hospital of their choice. The competition generally restricts transports to the nearest hospital that provides "appropriate care." This means individuals are taken to a hospital the shortest distance away that has adequate care, but not necessarily the best care.
MedjetAssist members, if hospitalized, do not have to worry about being transported to a nearby hospital in a foreign country that has only adequate medical care. Members choose if they want to fly home to their local hospital or hospital of their choice to receive the very best care and to be near their family.
No Cost Limits
MedjetAssist has no limit on the cost of a medical transport. Many companies and insurance plans place caps – some as low as $25,000 – on the total amount available for an air ambulance. But a medical transport between Europe and America can run more than $35,000. Middle East and South American flights range from $60,000 to $80,000. Transport from Asia often exceeds $100,000.
(http://www.medjetassist.com/membership/comparison.aspx)
It seems a very useful option (in addition to traditional travel insurance) for higher risk travelers (older travelers, children, etc). I am contemplating purchasing such services for my parents when they travel but I don't know what are the most reputable companies that provide such services. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you very much.