Charles & Jill Heath

old couple

it in the rain to vacate our site. The bad weather appeared to be going north of us and about that time Jill’s phone had an audible weather alert saying, “Tornado in the area – take cover now!” Jill said, “I think we’re going to flip!” and that’s the last thing I remember until we […]

Bob & Bette Burgfechtel

old couple

nearby hospital via local ambulance and was admitted for a broken femur. As a physician, I knew I needed surgery, but this private hospital lacked the medical equipment and postoperative care I would need afterwards. That’s when I called SkyMed. SkyMed arranged to transport me to a hospital in Athens via air ambulance for specialty […]

Burt & Kathy Campbell

old couple

many complications but finally, after he was stabilized, SkyMed flew us both home by air ambulance to Saint John, New Brunswick to our local hospital. We first learned about SkyMed in a Winnebago Travelers magazine in 2009 and have been SkyMed members ever since. We have been attending the annual SkyMed Appreciation Luncheons in Yuma, […]

Jim & Kathie Carter

old couple

having shortness of breath, but we were up to 3,500 feet. The next day it was worse, so we went to the local medical center. While checking her in, something happened, and she could hardly catch her breath. They called an ambulance to take her to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary as they had already […]

Bob & Doris Jones

old couple

to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson. The ER docs took an X-ray and found that my right lung was almost full of pneumonia and the left lung had a few spots. They started an IV and admitted me and I was there for three and a half days. I was released on Thursday and the […]

Leslie Jaeger

rescue from airplane

me over the cobbles to H-Plus Hospital. The following morning we were trying to decide what the next move was, who would operate on Sunday, and where. Then I remembered joining SkyMed and this certainly seemed like a qualifying occasion to try it. One call to SkyMed helped us sort out the options available. SkyMed […]

Lois Schnackenberg

old lady

and my doctor told me I would need a medical escort to fly home with me. SkyMed arranged to fly me home and arranged and paid for my friend, Yolanda, to fly with me to assist me as soon as I was released. How did you find out about SkyMed and why did you choose […]

Roger & Renee Erdelac

old couple

went out, throwing me to the ground. I rested my leg that day. The following day I woke up to find my leg severely swollen, very hot, and hard as a rock. I went to the ER and they found I was in AFib and an MRI with contrast confirmed there was a continuous blood […]

David & Mary Jo

old couple standing in front of truck

get up into the the truck or trailer. We signed up for SkyMed several years ago and decided we needed to call SkyMed. Mary Jo went from the hospital to a hospital rehab center for 10-12 days but we needed to get her home to Tennessee for rehab there. During her last few days of being […]

Pepe & Concha Gurski

old couple

his blood type and he needed surgery. We called SkyMed and Jim told me what paperwork I needed to gather like our passports, etc. I packed a bag for both of us and SkyMed confirmed an air ambulance would pick us up at 2:00 PM the next day. I went back to the hospital and […]

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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