Has anyone been Billed for a Medivac?

[Ataraxia]

I am researching Cruise Insurance, and the company will only pay up to £25,000 for a medivac from the ship. Is this a realistic price or is it too little.

[gammagal]

We always purchase Tin Leg Gold Travel Insurance. This provides $500,000 Emergency Accident and Emergency Sickness Medical Expense. It's primary coverage so don't have to submit to our insurance company.  This also has $500,000 Emergency Medical Evacuation and Medically Necessary Repatriation. In the US $25,000- 50,000 will not transport you very far. Here's an article where towards the end are stories of alleged actual transports. https://health.costhelper.com/air-ambulances.html 

Betty n Jim

[sabreline]

On 9/26/2023 at 11:47 AM, Ataraxia said:

I am researching Cruise Insurance, and the company will only pay up to £25,000 for a medivac from the ship. Is this a realistic price or is it too little.

We paid $112,000 for evacuation via air ambulance. Some bids were as high as $150,000. And be aware that YOU will have to pay the medivac company up front and then file for reimbursement when you get home!!!!

[klfrodo]

On 9/26/2023 at 8:47 AM, Ataraxia said:

I am researching Cruise Insurance, and the company will only pay up to £25,000 for a medivac from the ship. Is this a realistic price or is it too little.

By International Treaty, you will not be billed for emergency medical evacuation from a ship. 960.PDF (imo.org)

 

Evacuation (or air ambulance) from a land based facility or repatriation is another thing.