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Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage

Being hospitalized far from home can quickly add up to unexpected expenses. That’s why MASA’s Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage, included in our Emergency Shield plan, is here to help. If you’re hospitalized more than 100 miles from home for seven days or longer, we’ll reimburse you for extra costs like lodging, meals, and transportation—so you can focus on recovery, not the bills.

What is Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage?

Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage provides up to $500 in reimbursement for incidental expenses during a prolonged hospital stay far from home. From hotels and meals to transportation costs, this coverage ensures you have help with the essential costs that can come up while hospitalized.

Why do I need Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage?

Being hospitalized far from home can bring unexpected financial challenges. MASA’s Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage helps alleviate these burdens, so you can focus on recovery instead of the cost of meals, transportation, or lodging.

Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage in action

Imagine you’re attending a family wedding in another state when an unexpected medical emergency lands you in the hospital for over a week. With our Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expense Coverage, you’ll be reimbursed up to $500 to help cover unplanned costs, like meals during your stay or nearby lodging for loved ones supporting you. It’s our way of easing the financial burden so you can concentrate on healing and getting back home safely.

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