Medical Evacuations are Expensive

Normal medical expenses take a toll on your pocket, but they are nothing compared to medical evacuations. A medical evacuation, also known as a medivac, is an emergency transportation (generally through air or ambulance) that provides en-route medical assistance to an individual that needs treatment at a hospital. Medical evacuation may be required if a person is severely injured in an accident or is being transported from a rural hospital to one that is more medically equipped to handle a patient's needs. Depending on where you are located, a medical evacuation can cost around $10,000 in the states, and up to $200,000 overseas. Luckily, with travel insurance, you don't have to worry about who is paying that bill because your policy will cover every penny.