If you’ve recently needed an airlift after an accident, soon you will receive your bill. Then you’ll notice the high price tag for the airlift. Most insurance companies offer separate air ambulance coverage in either your health or travel insurance. What you should know is that emergency airlift services are not under your normal coverage and will cost you a lot out of pocket.
Emergency Airlift Services: What to Know
What is an air ambulance?
An air ambulance is usually a helicopter that has more medical equipment than a normal ambulance. Their design allows them to handle more severe situations when ground transportations are no longer ideal. Emergency airlift services make sure a person gets a speedy transport to the best hospital for their condition.
When do you need emergency airlift services?
Many times when you hear “the accident is so bad she has to be airlifted!” you know she is in pretty bad condition. But that’s not the only time they are useful. Sometimes medical air transport can help to bring you closer to home for treatment if your injury is far from home. Emergency airlift services allow for express transportation, which is sometimes necessary in emergent situations.
How much does it cost?
The average cost for one flight is between $12,000 and $25,000 for emergency airlift services, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Am I covered?
If the attending physician deems it medically necessary, then most travel and health insurance plans will cover it. You may have been unconscious after an accident and unable to give consent for emergency airlift services. If this was not medically necessary and you don’t have emergency airlift service coverage, this is where we can help in attempting to reduce the cost burden.
Hopefully, you’re reading this for fun. In the event that you were in an accident with emergency airlift services, we can help. We wish you the best in your recovery.