Get the help you need, wherever you are
Medical evacuation insurance can provide you with confidence if you’re headed to a difficult-to-reach destination. You'll have the help and resources you need, getting you to the right medical facility whether by ground, commercial carrier or air ambulance.
The coverage every traveler needs
Adventure travel can be exciting, especially when you add a little thrill to it with some of the more extreme activities such as high-altitude climbing. However, this also increases this risk. Understand your medical evacuation coverage among other things when planning your next trip.
A better, safer way forward
When you’re far from home, it can be difficult to find the best care. And in a crisis situation, you don’t have time to waste. Our experts will locate and get you to the nearest, most-appropriate hospital or facility for your health needs.
Medical evacuation insurance, explained
Does travel insurance cover medical evacuation?
Not all travel insurance plans cover medical evacuations. However, travel medical insurance plans like International Travel Medical Plus or International Travel Medical by SafeTrip do include coverage for medical evacuation. If you experience a medical emergency that requires transportation to a suitable medical facility, you have help. So all you need to do is focus on getting better.
What is covered under the medical evacuation benefit?
Your SafeTrip plan can cover the cost of transportation to suitable specialized care not available locally. Our experts arrange and provide transportation with medical escorts if necessary, as well as any necessary medical supplies.
Why do I need medical evacuation on my travel insurance?
Medical evacuation is costly and complex, plus requires a high level of familiarity with local medical resources. If you need medical evacuation in a crisis situation, this coverage gets you to the right care without expensive transfer costs.