Emergency Evacuation
Not all medical facilities were created equal. Depending on the plan, Emergency Medical Evacuation insurance covers the cost of transporting a seriously injured or ill person. Compare the different plans available via the matrix below and use the links at the bottom to check prices.
| Plan Name | MEDJET Assistance |
TravelGap Voyager |
Post Departure Protection |
TraveLite |
Travel Plus |
| Company | MEDJET Assistance |
HTH Worldwide |
Travel Insured International |
Travelex Insurance Services |
Travelex Insurance Services |
| Purchase | |||||
| Underwriter | Lloyd's of London |
Unicare Life and Health Insurance Company, member of WellPoint Group rated A+ (Excellent) by A.M. Best |
TIG Specialty Insurance Company, rated B+ (Very Good) by A.M. Best |
Old Republic Insurance Company, Greensburg, PA (A.M. Best Rating A+). |
Old Republic Insurance Company, Greensburg, PA (A.M. Best Rating A+). |
| Available To | US and Canadian residents and expatriates |
US Residents (available in 29 States + DC) age 74 and younger |
US Residents |
US Residents Only |
US Residents Only |
| Medical Expenses | Not Covered |
Max $1,000,000 through age 74 |
$50,000 |
Base Plan: $50,000 Max |
$500,000 Max (Primary Provider) |
| Pre-existing Conditions | NOT Excluded |
Covered unless condition was manifested within 180 days of policy effective date |
Covered if purchased within 10 days of initial trip deposit or 180 day lookback |
Covered if plan is purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit; 90 day look-back period |
Covered if plan is purchased within 21 days of initial trip deposit; 90 day look-back period |
| Emergency Evacuation | Unlimited transport to the hospital of your choice |
$500,000 |
$250,000 |
Base Plan: $50,000 Max |
$500,000 Max |
| Repatriation of Remains | No Maximum. Remains returned to member's place of residence |
$25,000 |
$250,000 |
$5,000 Max |
$5,000 Max |
| Emergency Reunion | Travel companions may accompany member on MEDJET flights |
Bedside Visit: $1500 |
Round-trip Economy Transportation for a person of Your choice to visit you in Hospital |
Transportation provided for a person of your choice to visit you (if traveling alone and hospitalized for more than 7 consecutive days) |
Transportation provided for a person of your choice to visit you (if traveling alone and hospitalized for more than 7 consecutive days) |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment | None |
$25,000 - 24 hour while on a covered trip |
$10,000 24 hr AD&D |
$10,000 24-Hour AD&D & $50,000 Common Carrier AD&D |
$25,000 24-Hour AD&D & $50,000 Common Carrier AD&D |
| Flight Accident | N/A |
$25,000 - 24 hour while on a covered trip |
Optional upgrade to $100,000 or $250,000 |
Options: $250K / $500K/ $1 Million |
Options: $250K / $500K / $1 Million |
| Trip Cancellation | Not Covered |
N/A |
Not Available |
100% Trip Cost ($30,000 limit) |
100% Trip Cost ($100,000 limit) |
| Trip Interruption | Not Covered |
N/A |
$1,000 (Return Air Only) |
150% Trip Cost ($45,000 limit) |
150% Trip Cost ($150,000 limit) |
| Trip Delay | Not Covered |
N/A |
$150/day after 6 hours; Max $500 |
$200 max per day (after 5 hours) up to $750 |
$200 Max per day (after 5 hours) up to $1000 |
| Sports & Hazardous Activities | See Details |
$10,000 Max for downhill (alpine) skiing and scuba diving |
Organized athletics and hazardous sports are excluded |
Competitive and hazardous sports Excluded |
Competitive and hazardous sports excluded |
| Lost Baggage | Not Covered |
N/A |
$1000 - $250 per article |
$1,000 - $300 per article |
$2500 - $300 per article |
| Baggage Delay | Not Covered |
N/A |
$200 after 24-hrs. |
Max $200/day after 24 hrs -- $250 Policy Max |
$200 per day after 24 hours -- $600 Max |
| Supplier Bankruptcy/Default | Not Covered |
N/A |
14 Day Wait, if plan purchased within 10 days of First Trip Payment |
Trip Cost ($30,000 limit) 14 Day Wait, if purchased within 21 days of First Trip Payment |
Trip Cost ($100,000 limit) 14 Day Wait, if purchased within 21 days of First Trip Payment |
| Labor Strike | Not Covered |
N/A |
Covered if no travel services for 48 hours |
Covered if no common carrier services for 48 hrs |
Covered if no common carrier services for 48 hrs |
| Terrorism | Not Excluded |
Medical coverage for injury due to terrorist act |
Covered in some circumstances - see policy details |
Covered if trip scheduled to/from city within 30 days |
Covered if trip scheduled to/from city within 30 days |
| Rental Car Insurance | Not Covered |
N/A |
Not Covered |
N/A |
$50,000 rental car damage protection included if your rental is arranged through your travel agent |
| Travel Assistance | Not Included |
24 Hour Emergency Medical Assistance |
24-Hour Travel Assistance Services |
24-hour worldwide assistance & concierge service |
24-hour worldwide assistance & concierge service |
| Special Features | MEDJET will fly you to the hospital of your choice at no charge |
Worldlwide Elite Doctor Network, City Health Profiles & Prescription Drug Translation Guide |
$300 Missed Connection & 20 Day Money-Back Guarantee |
Coverage is primary. Children under 16 traveling with covered adult are covered free. |
Coverage is primary. Children under 16 traveling with covered adult are covered free. |
| Length Of Coverage | Maximum Trip Length 365 Days |
10 days to 6 months |
180 days |
180 days max |
Max trip length: 180 days |
| Purchase |
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