Claude & Dylis Barre

old couple

Dylis barred from even seeing Claude, but when the time came to return from their winter residence in Texas back to New York, shutdowns in public services meant it took over three months for her to get license plates on a recently purchased van. On top of that, delayed paperwork had gotten her license suspended […]

Cynthia Thomas

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“I called SkyMed in October to renew my membership and, out of curiosity, asked Jim [Edwards, VP of Member Services] what SkyMed would have done in the following circumstances: I fell on August 10 in South Fork, CO, and dislocated my shoulder, fractured the head of the numerous, and tore my rotator cuff [and spent] […]

Harold & Donna Hintze

old couple

to cancel our trip altogether,” Donna Hintze says of their fateful experience. “I called SkyMed’s office and worked with a very nice customer service person. He assured me that SkyMed was able to handle the situation. He made arrangements to have our friend fly to Kalispell, drive our brand-new motorhome back to Rochester, Minnesota area, […]

Donna & Clark

old couple

we were in the parking lot dressing for our next destination. As I was turning left out of our parking spot, I realized we were not in the appropriate gear and the bike fell inward to the ground. I rolled out while Donna put her hand out to break her fall and ended breaking her […]

Dan & Sharon Zile

Skymed

“Rick and I had moved to Florida to begin our retirement of travel and simple living. When, just weeks later, my husband of 43 years died suddenly, my world crashed. New to Florida, I was dependent on my new neighbors to help me find my way in a life I did not choose. One of […]

Walter & Laurie Conrad

old couple

time is offered to SkyMed International. Why? SkyMed helped us so much in our time of need, we love these people! We ended up using one of their services almost immediately. As we didn’t expect this, but just three weeks from becoming Members, I came down with a bout of pneumonia. It was SkyMed Member […]

Carol & Harold Dykstra

old couple

shot at the ER in Yuma. Unfortunately, it wasn’t many days later, and extreme pain set in. What could be causing her so much pain, we wondered? Did something happen when she had recently sat down hard on her chair, or did something happen when she was stretching and exercising in the pool? On May […]

Stanley & Joyce Fielder

old couple

in her abdomen. At 4PM, fearing a heart attack, her husband, Stanley called SkyMed. SkyMed directed him to arrange for a ground ambulance. Stan called 911. The ambulance arrived for Joyce in less than five minutes! Joyce was hooked up for an EKG to check for a possible heart attack. At this time, she was […]

Linda & David Hughes

old couple

While there, Linda received a phone call telling her that David, who had COPD, was being taken to the hospital as he had come down with severe exacerbation. He ended up being in the hospital for a couple of weeks. Linda, next, traveled back to Texas to see David, and then back home once again […]

June Post

old lady

park was across the street, so she stepped onto the crosswalk. Unfortunately, it was at this very time, June was struck by a pickup truck and pushed down in the street. The driver did stop and apologize, and nearby pedestrians called 911. She was in and out of consciousness as paramedics arrived to take over. […]

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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.
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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