When Is Emergency Medical Evacuation Needed?
Emergency medical evacuation may be recommended when:
- You're in a location without access to proper medical care.
- Local healthcare providers cannot treat your condition effectively.
- You need to be transferred to another country or your home country for appropriate treatment.
- An attending physician—along with our assistance team—determines evacuation is medically necessary.
Your safety and well-being come first, and our 24/7 travel assistance team will coordinate care if evacuation is approved.
When Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage May Not Apply
While this coverage can be critical during a medical crisis, there are scenarios where it may not apply. Knowing these in advance helps ensure you're prepared:
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Your elevation is—or was—above 4,500 feet prior to the incident. For example, if you were hiking at high altitude and begin feeling unwell after descending, the situation may still be excluded from coverage.
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You are participating in an activity that’s excluded from your travel insurance coverage—such as certain extreme sports or hazardous pursuits.
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Evacuation is not deemed medically necessary. If adequate care is reasonably available at your current location, transport may not be approved.
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WorldTrips Travel Assistance is not contacted. All emergency evacuations must be coordinated through our 24/7 assistance team to be eligible for benefits.
If you’re planning activities at higher elevations or engaging in high-risk adventures, consider reviewing optional add-ons or enhanced coverage options.