Air Ambulance Services

[radiofun1]

What do y'all have for air ambulance insurance? Pros, cons?

 

[kbasa]

The club used to get a discount on MedJet, though I'm not sure if that's still true.

 

[pglaves]

What do y'all have for air ambulance insurance? Pros, cons?

There are at least two types of air ambulance insurance programs. One is transport from an incident to a hospital like Aero Care and others; and the other is transfer transport from one treatment location to another closer to home like MedJet and others.

We live $50,000 by air flight away from the nearest trauma center so have enrolled in Aero Care which is an insurance by which the company agrees to bill insurance only, and not the patient.

We do not have any air transfer or evacuation insurance at the moment. I have been told but have not individually confirmed that overseas coverage is not offered by Med Jet for people over 70 years of age.

 

[adamchandler]

The club used to get a discount on MedJet, though I'm not sure if that's still true.

We still do:

https://www.bmwmoa.org/page/member_disc_public
https://medjetassist.com


I know a lot of people who have MedJet and I've heard some great success stories. There are other options out there. Also https://www.globalrescue.com is based in my town and I know a few people who work there. There are pros and cons to all of these so best to compare before spending money.

If I was going to take a summer off and ride around the world or even North America, I'd buy an annual plan for sure. My trips aren't zero risk but I don't take enough risk that I feel the cost is justified for me. It certainly is for some.

 

[Visian]

Skymed for me and my wife. I hope I never have to use it.

 

[radiofun1]

Medjet costs $300/year plus $35 for motorcycle transport home.

 

[kbasa]

If you’re traveling in the west, where might get helicoptered out, there are services like CalStar that cover that. Medjet will get you home AFTER you get admitted, but the flight to the hospital might be your responsibility.

Something to consider, depending on where you ride.

 

[Visian]

If you’re traveling in the west, where might get helicoptered out, there are services like CalStar that cover that. Medjet will get you home AFTER you get admitted, but the flight to the hospital might be your responsibility.

Something to consider, depending on where you ride.

Skymed Ultimate (which is what my wife and I have) covers air evac from scene, as long as I am more than 100 miles from home. You can buy this at additional cost on their regular plan.

I don't know if the other plans cover non-moto incidents... Skymed does, which is of value to us because we travel frequently in our RV.

I am glad for this thread... it made me go back and re-read the terms and conditions.

 

[pglaves]

If you’re traveling in the west, where might get helicoptered out, there are services like CalStar that cover that. Medjet will get you home AFTER you get admitted, but the flight to the hospital might be your responsibility.

Something to consider, depending on where you ride.

See paragraph 2, Post #3,This thread

 

[brownie0486]

MASA https://www.medairservices.com/story

I have had the above for my brother and I for two years now

 

[310jen]

Skymed is the ONLY air ambulance service that will pay for evac by helicopter. That can run you $40,000 to $100,000. Flights home from overseas are covered. Well worth the cost in my eyes. they will also crate and send your bikes home and fly you home first class wherever you are in the world. Tell them Marc Neville and Jennifer Ott recommended them if you sign up!

 

[brownie0486]

Skymed is the ONLY air ambulance service that will pay for evac by helicopter. That can run you $40,000 to $100,000. Flights home from overseas are covered. Well worth the cost in my eyes. they will also crate and send your bikes home and fly you home first class wherever you are in the world. Tell them Marc Neville and Jennifer Ott recommended them if you sign up!

Skymed isn't the only air ambulance that pays for evacuation, so does MASA

"If emergency helicopter transportation is needed, MASA will cover out-of-pocket costs MASA Members incur from helicopter transports to the nearest appropriate medical facilities capable of providing required medical treatment."

https://www.medairservices.com/index

 

[kbasa]

Some friends have been using CalStar for helicopter insurance. $85/year for a family, $65/year if you're a senior.

https://calstar.org/membership/

No affiliation, but another option in this kind of service offering.