Del & Luann Larson

old couple

only to be awakened around midnight with chest pains. Luann has Muscular Dystrophy and had previously had a stroke in January, so I called 911 and they transported her to Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa. The ER monitor showed no signs of a heart attack so they admitted her and began looking for blood clots. […]

Bob & Ruth Raasveld

old couple

I told him that if I never used it in the 5 years I had it, which was to expire in one more year, that the investment would still be worth the money to have the peace of mind, and that we were blessed with five years of good health. Little did I know that […]

Gordon & Connie Adams

old couple

the they docked, SkyMed had an ambulance waiting to take Mr. & Mrs. Adams to an awaiting medically-equipped jet for their transfer home to their personal health providers in Olympia, Washington. Dorothy Howell, SkyMed’s Client Services Director, said, “some of our members are unaware of the totality of SkyMed’s services. Mrs. Howell pointed out that […]

Guy & Linda Scholey

old couple

in a hospital in Queretaro, one hour from San Miguel. A call was made to SkyMed early that Monday morning. Later that afternoon they were transported by ground ambulance from the hospital in Queretaro to the airport where a Lear jet staffed with a critical care nurse and pulmonary therapist was waiting for them. The […]

Mary Jean & Roland Carter

old couple

Miguel to Leon was about two hours and I was so glad to see the SkyMed plane and crew. The crew was efficient and kind and the plane was so comfortable that I slept all the way to Washington, DC. It was good to be home to have the surgery and my family was glad […]

Joe and Betty Ryals

old couple

room and found out he had a twisted colon and the attending doctor said it was critical that he have emergency surgery right away. Joe was immediately transported 140 miles by ground ambulance to C asper Wyoming Medical Center where the surgeon was already waiting for his arrival. The very next morning Betty called S […]

Joseph & Caroline Sheehan

old couple

Joe was taken by ground ambulance to Celebration Hospital in Kissimmee and was later transported to a rehab facility 50 miles away. As it turned out, Caroline wound up in the hospital too due to a separate incident and S kyMed paid to have their daughter, Pam, flown in from Boston to assist them. Caroline […]

Lou & Betty Sales

old couple

an unfamiliar environment, with the Independence Day holiday fast approaching. I suddenly remembered we were SkyMed members, and placed a call for assistance. The staff person was calm and to the point, asking that I keep her posted concerning Betty’s health.  Once I was advised that Betty was ready to be released, I again contacted […]

Mary Schwenke

New Project

heard another boom followed by a six-foot torch of flames that came bursting out of the right side of their RV near the exit door! There was no pullover lane and they were forced to stop in the middle of the right lane to get out quickly before the flames reached the exit door. The […]

Steven & Diane Siler

Couple

getting worse he decided he needed some medical advice. Wrote his wife, Diane, “Steve was in Oregon attending an RV rally. Several serious symptoms lead him to the ER in Redmond, Oregon, and half an hour later he was taken directly into emergency surgery. I called S kyMed from Northern California. My first contact was […]

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Global Emergency Travel Services

24/7/365 world-wide response network for members travelling worldwide. Multilingual operations center that includes emergency medical evacuation to the closet appropriate facility, medical escort commercial flights, repatriation of mortal remains, return of dependent children and travel assistance services. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.
Services from ‘Home or Away’ within 100 miles

Home or Away Services 100 miles from home

SkyMed will pay the cost of ground ambulance services to transport Member to the closest appropriate hospital. This service requires no pre-approval and is limited to two ground services in any twelve (12) months. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.
SkyMed Plus

SkyMed Plus

SkyMed Plus provides commercial ticketing for Members return to the origin of the air evacuation. SkyMed Plus also includes pet return, 24 hour-a-day multi-lingual help line, translation services, emergency messaging, insurance verification, travel locator service and more to enhance our SkyMed TAKES YOU HOME membership services. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.

Primary Driver Disability

Primary Driver Disability

The Primary Driver Disability Option (PDDO) increases the protection of our traditional vehicle return service. SkyMed’s PDDO will reimburse up to $2,000 for either bonded drivers or friend/ family member to return stranded vehicles. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.
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Organ Recipient Transportation

When it is more feasible to bring the member recipient to the donor organ, SkyMed will provide air transportation for the recipient and one family member. (A nine month restriction applies to new member eligibility in Organ Transport and this service.) Individuals on transplant recipient lists at the time of application are ineligible for SkyMed Membership.
Organ Transport

Organ Transport

Should a member require a kidney, heart, lung, liver, or pancreas transplant, SkyMed will transport the donor organ to them. Individuals on transplant recipient lists at the time of application are ineligible for SkyMed Membership.
Incidental Expense Allowance

Incidental Expense Allowence

SkyMed will pay up to $200 for incidental expenses associated with a member’s medical flight. These could include lodging, transportation, meals.
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Return Transportation After Recovery

After a member has been hospitalized with a SERIOUS OR CRITICAL ILLNESS OR INJURY SkyMed will transport the member via commercial flight to his/her residence after recovery. The member has sixty (60) days from the hospital release date to implement this service.
Companion Transportation

Companion Transportation

SkyMed will arrange for a member’s spouse/companion to accompany them in flight on a private air ambulance (space permitting). Or, SkyMed will pay for a commercial flight.
Physical Remains Return

Physical Remains Return

If a Member expires at home or away, SkyMed will pay ‘Airway Bill’ transport costs to move Member remains and provide round trip transportation for Member’s spouse or companion to accompany. In the event ground transportation of remains is required SkyMed will reimburse up to $500.
Minor Children - Grandchildren Return

Minor Children / Grandchildren Return

If because of a critical illness or injury, a member’s minor children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren are left stranded, SkyMed will pay for a regularly scheduled airline flight and transportation for one adult escort if required. Grand and greatgrandchildren under the age of 18 are eligible for all member services when travelling with grandparents.
Transportation for Recuperation Nearer Home

Transportation for Recuperation Nearer Home

After a member has been hospitalized with a SERIOUS OR CRITICAL ILLNESS OR INJURY SkyMed will transport the member to a rehab facility near the members transport preference .
Visitor Transportation

Visitor Transportation

If a member is hospitalized with a serious illness or injury, SkyMed will pay for a round trip commercial air ticket for a family member or companion to visit. This service will be provided AS SOON AS our Member is hospitalized.
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Helicopter Transport

SkyMed will cover the cost of all medically necessary helicopter transports or hospital-to hospital transports. Medically necessary helicopter transports because of an accident or serious illness require no pre-approval from SkyMed. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.
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Vehicle RV, Auto, Motorcycle and Vessel Return

SkyMed will pay professional drivers for over-land, safe return of operable vehicles (autos, RVs, tow vehicles, trucks) that have been left unattended because of a member’s serious illness or injury. For vessel return SkyMed will provide up to $500 per day for a maximum of 10 days to return a vessel to its home marina. For motorcycle return SkyMed will professionally crate and transport both road worthy and damaged vehicles to your home or a repair shop near your home.
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Commercial Carrier Medical Escort Flights

If a member’s condition does not require a private air ambulance, yet the member is not able or permitted to travel alone by commercial carrier, SkyMed will arrange, and pay for medical escort
Ground Ambulance Service

Ground Ambulance Service

SkyMed will pay the cost of ground ambulance services to transport Member to the closest appropriate hospital. This service requires no pre-approval and is limited to two ground services in any twelve (12) months. Included in all ULTIMATE Memberships.
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Hospital-to-Hospital Emergency Air Transport

By Choice of the Member means EVEN if you can be treated in the emergency facility you are in, SkyMed will Take You Home if you choose. SkyMed will arrange and pay for medically equipped air ambulance transportation by fixed-wing aircraft, to the hospital nearest your US or Canadian home when a serious illness or injury occurs. Ground ambulance to and from each hospital is included