William & Janice Wright

old couple

their planned trip. After the Balloon Fest, the couple traveled across the lower states to Frostproof, FL. During this trip, Janice began to experience trouble breathing although she had been on oxygen since recuperating from Covid-19. They arrived in Florida on a Monday and on Tuesday morning, she was worsening. Dale took her to the […]

Bruce & Meri Erdmann

old couple

He underwent catheterization and discovered he had triple vessel disease. This meant major surgery for a triple bypass was needed within a few days. Bruce’s son, Bryan, after hearing the news, reached out to his own personal cardiac team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The team advised Bruce and Meri to get home to WI where […]

Randy & Diane Hill

old couple

After numerous attempts to drain it and several CT scans, MRI and other tests, it was discovered that Diane had a tumor on her left ovary. “Although not confirmed, we were told that this would very likely be cancer,” said Randy. Randy reached out to SkyMed. With Diane still in the hospital, it was not […]

Sy Zachar & Bill Gerich

old couple

treatment of serious medical conditions. Sy, needing treatment of a severe kidney stone condition, called SkyMed. Sy said, “SkyMed responded immediately, arranged and paid for, last-minute commercial flights for both of us to get back to West Palm Beach as soon as possible.” Bill needed a SkyMed flight from Mexico to receive spinal surgery in […]

Duffy Nemers

old lady

more days and to depart in Israel, but the ship absolutely refused. They packed us up and we departed in Jordan.” “In Jordan, we rode in a filthy ambulance, with five other people crammed into it and were delivered to a military hospital. There were no towels, soap, or linens. It was a complete disaster. […]

Barbara & Joseph Olm

old couple

home while waiting. While there, we all came down with Covid. My case turned serious, and I was taken by ambulance to the hospital where it was determined I had Covid pneumonia and low oxygen levels. I was admitted and struggled through 16 days of hospitalization with no visitors. I came very close to being […]

Grant & Sharon Bisel

old couple

Grant and Sharon Bisel, of Newaygo, Michigan, were on their way to visit their son who lived 250 miles away in Wyandotte, MI.  Grant was not himself. Arriving at their son’s, Grant was unable to walk, and it took 20 minutes to get him into the house. An ambulance was called, and Grant was taken […]

Bob & Ann Rowland

old couple

Bob, her husband, wanted to get Ann back to their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota to be closer to their regular doctors. A call to SkyMed was made. SkyMed arranged to have a daughter fly to Texas to be with Ann. SkyMed next arranged a flight for Ann to be flown from McAllen, Texas to a […]

Dave & Pat Miller

old couple

they were back in Canada for the summer. Unfortunately, after arriving back, Dave had a health emergency. Pat called a local ambulance which transported Dave from Harris, Saskatchewan to Saskatoon Hospital. It wasn’t long and the ambulance bill arrived from Saskatchewan Blue Cross. Knowing they had SkyMed, Pat called and was told, “Yes, the portion […]

Annette & Carlos Espinoza

old couple

hobbled himself and his bike home. The next morning Carlos was unable to put any weight on his injured leg.  Annette, who is wheelchair-bound, knew that this crisis was beyond her help. She called SkyMed. SkyMed arranged to have their son fly from Austin, TX to Perry, GA, and to assist with getting their motorhome […]

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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