Medical Evacuation Services: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how personnel and their families can access emergency air or ground transport to specialized hospitals during medical emergencies.
This service provides emergency transport for individuals who need to reach specialized medical facilities quickly to receive urgent care.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically designed for personnel and their families. It is intended for those who find themselves in medical emergency situations where standard transport may not be sufficient to reach the necessary level of care.
What you get
The service provides emergency transport to move a patient to a specialized hospital. Depending on the location of the emergency and the medical needs of the individual, this transport can be carried out via air or ground methods. This ensures that patients can reach advanced medical facilities that are equipped to handle their specific condition.
What it costs you
For those covered under the relevant military or government insurance, this service is usually covered. This is intended to ensure that accessing urgent, specialized medical care does not create an unexpected financial burden on the personnel or their families.
The catch to know
It is important to understand that this service is not an on-demand service that can be requested directly by the patient or family member in the same way a standard ambulance is called. The process requires immediate authorization from a commanding officer to proceed with the evacuation.
How to apply
- In the event of a medical emergency, contact your immediate commanding officer or supervisor.
- Ensure that the situation is assessed so that the necessary authorization can be granted by the commanding officer.
- Wait for the official medical transport to be coordinated once the authorization is received.
- Follow all directions provided by the medical transport crew to ensure a safe transition to the specialized hospital.