Emergency Rescue
In the event that an eligible member suffers from a “certified injury” that requires emergency medical transportation by helicopter in accordance with EMS protocols, the program will reimburse the participant up to a maximum of $4,000 per occurrence.
Reimbursement includes expenses incurred from the cost of “Medically Necessary” or “Life Threatening” helicopter transportation from the scene of an accident to the nearest medical facility capable of treating the injuries or from one medical facility to another medical facility. Claims for “Medically Necessary” transports from one medical facility to another medical facility are subject to review by LifeGuard’s Medical Officer.
This benefit has the following provisions:
- One benefit will be paid per occurrence
- Benefit in excess of all other valid collectable insurance
- Coverage is worldwide
- Transportation by helicopter only
This feature is not currently available to residents of Florida.