What is Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Transport Protection?
If you experience a serious medical emergency while outside the United States and require emergency air ambulance transportation, MASA may reimburse up to $20,000 in eligible out-of-pocket expenses. Coverage may include transportation by helicopter or medically equipped airplane when a physician or first responder determines the transport is medically necessary.
To qualify for reimbursement, members must provide documentation from the air ambulance provider, related medical records, and proof of payment for the transportation expenses incurred. Reimbursement is limited to the amount paid by the member, up to $20,000 per consecutive 12-month period beginning on the plan’s effective date. Protection is available while outside the United States and is subject to advance notice requirements and destination-based exclusions.
Why do I need Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Transport Protection?
When a serious emergency occurs overseas, access to specialized medical care may not always be available nearby. In remote locations or international destinations with limited healthcare resources, an emergency air ambulance transportation may be the only choice to quickly reach a hospital equipped to provide the treatment you need.
Unfortunately, emergency air ambulance transportation can be extremely expensive, which is where this protection comes in. Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Transport Protection helps reduce the financial burden of those unexpected transportation costs during an already stressful medical emergency.
Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Transport Protection in action
Imagine you’re enjoying an outdoor excursion abroad in a remote area when you suffer a serious fall. Local medical responders determine that the nearest hospital capable of treating your condition is too far away to reach safely or quickly by ground transportation, making emergency helicopter transport medically necessary.
With MASA’s Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Transport Protection, you may be reimbursed for eligible out-of-pocket expenses related to that emergency air transportation, helping you focus more on getting the care you need and less on unexpected bills.
