What is Medical evacuation coverage?
Medical evacuation coverage: Medical evacuation coverage pays to move you to an adequate hospital or home when you are seriously ill or injured while traveling.
The U.S. Department of State notes that U.S. health insurance often does not cover care abroad, and medical evacuation can be very expensive.
Source: U.S. Department of State: Insurance coverage overseas
Which terms are related?
- Trip interruption insurance: Trip interruption insurance covers unused trip costs and extra travel expenses if a covered reason cuts your trip short after you leave.