Medevac Services

Here’s a listing of some leading medevac service providers, along with their plan highlights and contact information:

AirMed International. Specialists in international long-haul medevac flights. Only provider that has its own air ambulance fleet. Recently opened Hong Kong base. Provides fixed-wing airlift for the Mayo Clinic. Individual, family and group memberships available through annual and fixed-period plans. (877) 633-5387,

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Assist America Inc. Global emergency medical services, including medical referrals and critical-care monitoring in addition to evacuations. Coverage available solely through employee benefit plans. (800) 304-4585, assistamerica.com

AXA Assistance USA. U.S. arm of international insurer offers travel insurance plans, including medevac services. Provides assistance in more than 200 countries. Plans are geared to corporate customers. (800) 575-3195, axa-assistance.com

GlobalCare. Arranges for members to receive in-network rates for emergency treatment when traveling outside their insurance-coverage areas. Corporate plans only. International program costs $750 per employee annually or $250 per hour for work arranging medical services. Medevac fees are based on percentage of money Global Care saves members over their insurance company’s standard deductibles. (800) 860-1111, globalcare.net

MedAire. Annual membership provides access to fee-for-service plan options such as MedLink Global Response Center for 24/7 access to medical care worldwide. Medevac flights provided through preferred air ambulance services, whose costs members pay. Individuals, corporate and flight-department memberships available. (480) 333-3700, medaire.com

MedEx Global Solutions. Global medical and travel services, including risk assessment, ground transportation, evacuation from political turmoil and natural disasters. Coverage available via annual, monthly and short-term individual, family and corporate memberships. (800) 537-2029, medexassist.com

MedjetAssist. Medevac provided via chartered air ambulance. Geared to corporate and leisure travelers. Program covers U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Individual memberships, $250 per year; family memberships, $385 per year. Short-term coverage  starts at $95. (800) 963-3538, medjetassist.com