Medical Evacuation Insurance

Travel Insurance Buying GuideSummary: International travel insurance for emergencies requiring evacuation, repatriation, and other benefits outside a traveler’s home country.

Best for: Individuals who travel internationally and/or for business reasons on a regular basis.

Extras: MedEvac plans often include a few (not many) package-like travel insurance benefits.

Features

Coverage for emergency evacuations

MedEvac travel insurance plans focus on evacuation and repatriation. These plans provide coverage for:

  • Emergency medical evacuation
  • International security evacuation
  • Repatriation of remains
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

Also take care of the important people in your life

Medical evacuation insuranceWith an international medical evacuation plan, it’s not just about you – it’s also about taking care of the people who are important to you with benefits like these:

  • Safe return of dependent children
  • Hospital visit from a spouse, family member or friend

Plus a few special features

Some international medical evacuation plans come with a few special features to help travelers on their trips:

  • Trip interruption
  • Lost baggage
  • Optional adventure sports coverage
Factors that Affect Plan Cost

Factors that affect the pricing of international medical evacuation plans include:

  • Individual or family coverage
  • Policy period
  • Optional riders