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Medical Evacuation Only Plan

Benefits

All coverages are per person

All coverages are per person

Description

Notes

Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains

$250,000

Offers protection in the event that emergency medical care is needed and an emergency evacuation to a better level of care – or home – is required. Also covers the costs associated with returning remains home in the event of a tragedy.

All evacuation or repatriation of remains arrangements must be made through the travel assistance services listed below.

Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains

$100

Reimbursement for permanently lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed baggage or personal effects, including passports and visas.

This benefit is in excess of any other coverage.

Description of Coverage

Our emergency medical evacuation only plan covers your transportation expenses to the nearest medical facility.

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Important Information

  • For all of our departures except those to the lower 48 states, each guest is required to have a minimum of $250,000 USD medical evacuation insurance. Medical evacuation insurance that meets or exceeds the minimum amount is included in our Comprehensive Travel Protection Plan and can also be purchased separately (Medical Evacuation Only Plan).

  • All travel insurance is non-refundable after the 10-day review period. If insurance has been quoted on your invoice, please accept or decline the policy.

  • In the event you do need to file a claim, we are committed to helping you through the entire process. We will assist you with paperwork and make sure you have all the information you need to expedite a smooth claim process.

The travel insurance coverage Natural Habitat Adventures offers is underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC#11150, and policies are administered by Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. Guests may contact Arch Insurance Solutions Inc. at 1-844-872-4163 if they have questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What emergency travel assistance services are provided under the Medical Evacuation Only Plan?

Non insurance services are provided by a designated assistance company. Cost and expenses associated with the services provided by the designated assistance provider are your responsibility, unless stated otherwise.

Global travel assistance and medical emergency services are available 24/7/365.

CALL TOLL FREE: (within the United States and Canada) 855-291-4527

CALL DIRECT: (from all other locations) 443-470-7200

Travel Assistance

  • Replacement of Lost or Stolen Travel Documents

  • Emergency Travel Arrangements

  • Transfer of Funds

  • Legal Referrals

  • Language Services

  • Message Transmittals


Medical Assistance

  • Worldwide Medical and Dental Referrals

  • Monitoring of treatment

  • Relay of Insurance and Medical Information

  • 24-Hour Health Information

  • Medication and Vaccine Transfers

  • Updates to Family, Employer, and Home Physicians

  • Replacement of Corrective Lenses and Medical Devices


Emergency Transportation Arrangements

For coverage, these services must be arranged by designated travel assistance provider.

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation

  • Medically Necessary Repatriation

  • Repatriation of Deceased Remains

  • Return of Dependent Children

  • Emergency Medical Reunion

  • Emergency Political or Security Evacuation

Which trips require medical evacuation insurance?

Medical evacuation insurance is mandatory for all of our departures except those to the lower 48 states.

I only want the Medical Evacuation Only Plan. How much does it cost?

The plan cost is $55 per person and covers only transportation if you need to be evacuated to the nearest hospital. In addition, it allows for $100 per person should your luggage be delayed or stolen.

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