Levis & Vicky Harding

old couple

Lebanon, MO. EKG test results showed that Lewis was having a heart attack. Since this hospital was a small facility, it was necessary to fly Lewis to Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, one hour away. As her love of 57 years was being flown to Springfield, Vicky followed in the car. It was at this […]

Ellen Siegel

old lady

that SkyMed would cover the expense. She told me that my understanding of their coverage was incorrect. She talked about how kind and helpful the staff had been, and how easy they made the travel aspect of her upcoming trip. In an otherwise extremely stressful time, it was one less thing for her to worry […]

Muriel Farrington

old lady

of traveling, I decided I needed to get to more civilization – and find a hospital. I found one in Berkeley Springs, WV. The hospital was way out of town in the hills, and I almost turned around a couple of times. I went to the ER and after an EKG, CT scan with contrast, […]

Tom Saliba

old couple

malignant. Not wanting to have surgery in Mexico but requiring it immediately, I called SkyMed who arranged and flew both my wife and me into Portland, Maine to the Maine Medical Center. After surgery and once the doctors gave me the okay, SkyMed arranged and paid to fly us back to our winter home in […]

Lynn Halonen

old lady

had me in their car and on the way to the local hospital ER room at Advent Health Hospital in Tampa. I gave SkyMed a call at this time. My x-ray results showed I had broken several ribs and injured my scapula. The ER doctor told me that I needed surgery and asked if I […]

Gayle Paulson

old couple

when she came down for a drink of water. She quickly called an ambulance that took me to the local hospital where the doctor said I would need surgery. My surgery was scheduled for the next morning, but it was postponed since the correct hip replacement wasn’t available.  It was at this time, that my […]

Robert & Patricia Young

old couple

rug on a marble floor. She fell and it was obvious that she had broken something. Robert called 911. Patricia was taken to the St. Maarten Medical Center where it was determined she had a broken hip and fractured elbow. Robert called SkyMed. SkyMed arranged for an air flight home to the States with two […]

Patricia DesLauriers

old lady

needed immediate surgery. The hospital staff stabilized me, and I called SkyMed as I planned to be transported back to the US for surgery. SkyMed would take me anywhere in the US that I wanted to go, and I chose to go to Tampa, Florida. Because my injury was not life-threatening, I did not need […]

John & Anne Neville

Skymed

became so critical that the doctor instructed that she be hospitalized in Manzanillo. The doctors at Hospital Echauri in Manzanillo assured us that they could treat her, and I was instructed to return home to Melaque. Anne’s condition worsened, and the attending physician suggested that Anne be returned home to Canada where they could better […]

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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