Medical Evacuation Insurance/Assist Need Recommendations
Mar 14, 2005, 2:25 pm
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Medical Evacuation Insurance/Assist Need Recommendations
I am looking into programs that will repatriate you back to your home town hospital (including your family) in case of a medical emergency. Any recommendations?
Mar 14, 2005, 2:50 pm
#2
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Evacuation Insurance
I have just been going over options for this and discovered that although most insurance companies offer the evacuation insurance, it is usually just to the closest suitable hospital. I was concerned about getting home if something terrible should happen after being stabilized. I have a friend who was transported from New Zealand to the west coast of the U.S. He was in a coma after an auto accident and the cost was $70,000. Check this article out - http://www.usatoday.com/travel/colum...ncatelli_x.htm. I have bought the MedJet coverage for a year and there are family rates I believe.
Mar 14, 2005, 2:54 pm
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Most trip insurances will only cover you to the closest suitable facility. This is rather scary to me as I would want to be home when stabilized. Check out this article - http://www.usatoday.com/travel/colum...ncatelli_x.htm. I have purchased the MedJet recommended and believe you can get a family rate.
Mar 14, 2005, 2:58 pm
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Sorry for the double post. For some reason I am not being permitted to type in the correct website address. Try going to USA Today and into their travel section then type in trip or evacuation insurance in the search box. Either that or go to MedJet.
Mar 14, 2005, 3:02 pm
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FYI, http://www.medjet.com/ is NOT the same as the recommended http://www.medjetassistance.com/ .
I think you are recommending the latter.
I think you are recommending the latter.
Mar 14, 2005, 3:26 pm
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Also keep in mind that AAA Plus membership provides $25k of medical evacuation coverage and the Platinum Amex also provides medical evacuation coverage up to $100k though not necessarily to the hometown.
DAN or divers access network also provides some evacuation coverage with their membership but the same caveats as above apply.
FT and or Randy P had an association with medjet once: I've been looking for a testimonial about medjet on FT for a while and haven't found one. Good thing I guess!
Jim
DAN or divers access network also provides some evacuation coverage with their membership but the same caveats as above apply.
FT and or Randy P had an association with medjet once: I've been looking for a testimonial about medjet on FT for a while and haven't found one. Good thing I guess!
Jim
Mar 14, 2005, 3:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Jim Quan
Also keep in mind that AAA Plus membership provides $25k of medical evacuation coverage and the Platinum Amex also provides medical evacuation coverage up to $100k though not necessarily to the hometown.
DAN or divers access network also provides some evacuation coverage with their membership but the same caveats as above apply.
FT and or Randy P had an association with medjet once: I've been looking for a testimonial about medjet on FT for a while and haven't found one. Good thing I guess!
Jim
DAN or divers access network also provides some evacuation coverage with their membership but the same caveats as above apply.
FT and or Randy P had an association with medjet once: I've been looking for a testimonial about medjet on FT for a while and haven't found one. Good thing I guess!
Jim
I don't think ALL platinum Amex has that. Mine has 100K AD&D, and a hotline to help you contact and find medical care, but no evacuation insurance.
Mar 14, 2005, 9:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Jim Quan
the Platinum Amex also provides medical evacuation coverage up to $100k though not necessarily to the hometown.
Mar 15, 2005, 8:38 am
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I am referring to the 'classic' Amex Plat card as well as the Fidelity Plat Amex; NOT the Skymiles, Costco etc.
It does seem the amex website has little mention of that but makes a passing reference to premium global assist or some such. My Plat handbook dated 12/03 lists medical evacuation as a benefit. 800-525-3355 for info.
I don't have any more info on AAA or DAN. I dropped my AAA plus and I'm afraid of deep water
Jim
It does seem the amex website has little mention of that but makes a passing reference to premium global assist or some such. My Plat handbook dated 12/03 lists medical evacuation as a benefit. 800-525-3355 for info.
I don't have any more info on AAA or DAN. I dropped my AAA plus and I'm afraid of deep water
Jim
Mar 15, 2005, 2:36 pm
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The author of the International Travel Health Guide has his book online in pdf format for free viewing. He has sections on Travel Insurance and emergency medical evacuation. It's good information:
http://www.travmed.com
I've gotten insurance with Medex Assist and Travelguard. As I haven't had to use either of them, I don't know how good they are. I usually get an insurance policy with a large evacuation benefit when I'm doing wilderness travel - places where you would need a helicopter to get me out. I've used Medex when travelling independently, and I used Travelguard because they were the ones recommended by the tour company.
http://www.travmed.com
I've gotten insurance with Medex Assist and Travelguard. As I haven't had to use either of them, I don't know how good they are. I usually get an insurance policy with a large evacuation benefit when I'm doing wilderness travel - places where you would need a helicopter to get me out. I've used Medex when travelling independently, and I used Travelguard because they were the ones recommended by the tour company.
Mar 16, 2005, 1:39 am
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DAN offers repatriation and evacuation
DAN (Divers Alert Network) has pretty decent coverage and they do cover nondiving medical emergencies. Their repatriation includes flying you, dependent children and or travel companions home. They'll even fly someone to your location if you are traveling alone and need to be hospitalized for more than 5 days. They cover evac as well.
Their TravelAssist is part of the basic membership and they offer both family and individual policies.
You can check out the details at www.diversalertnetwork.org
I hope you never need to use these services, but its nice to know you have them just in case!
Their TravelAssist is part of the basic membership and they offer both family and individual policies.
You can check out the details at www.diversalertnetwork.org
I hope you never need to use these services, but its nice to know you have them just in case!