Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage
If you experience a serious illness or injury while traveling, you may need specialized care that isn’t available locally. Emergency medical evacuation coverage from Arch RoamRight helps arrange and pay for transportation to the nearest adequate medical facility, or even back home, when medically necessary.
What Is Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage?
Emergency medical evacuation coverage provides protection and coordination of services if you need to be transported due to a covered medical emergency during your trip. Depending on the situation, this may include ground or air ambulance transportation, medical escorts or repatriation to your home country once you are stable.
Arch RoamRight’s 24/7 emergency assistance team works directly with medical providers and transportation services to ensure you receive the right care as quickly and safely as possible.
What It Can Cover
- Air or ground ambulance to the nearest adequate medical facility
- Transportation home after stabilization (if medically necessary)
- Medical escort if required during transport
- Repatriation of remains in the event of death
- Coordination of care through 24/7 global assistance services
(Coverage and limits vary by plan. Refer to your policy for full details.)
Why Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage Matters
Even if you have health insurance or travel medical coverage, the cost of emergency transportation can be overwhelming. Air ambulance evacuations can exceed tens of thousands of dollars, depending on distance and destination.
With Arch RoamRight’s emergency medical evacuation coverage, travelers are protected from these potentially devastating costs, and have access to an experienced team that coordinates every step of the evacuation process.
Emergency Medical vs. Emergency Medical Evacuation
| Emergency Medical Coverage | Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage |
|---|---|
| Covers treatment for illness or injury while traveling | Covers transportation to the nearest adequate medical facility or back home |
| Includes doctor visits, hospital stays and medications | Includes air or ground ambulance and medical escort if needed |
| Focuses on care received at your destination | Focuses on getting you to appropriate care when local facilities aren’t sufficient |
| Addresses medical expenses | Addresses transportation and coordination costs for medical emergencies |
Both coverages work together to help protect you from costly medical situations while traveling.
Plans That Include Emergency Medical Evacuation
Emergency medical evacuation coverage is included in several Arch RoamRight travel insurance plans:
Pro Plan
Pro Plus Plan
On Trip Plus Plan
Multi-Trip Plan
Each plan provides varying coverage limits and additional benefits. Compare our travel insurance plans to choose the best protection for your next trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Emergency Medical Evacuation cover transportation back to my home country?
Yes. If a treating physician and the assistance provider determine it’s medically necessary, transportation to your home country may be arranged once you are stable for travel.
Who decides when an evacuation is needed?
Evacuations are arranged and approved by Arch RoamRight’s 24/7 assistance team in consultation with the attending physician. This ensures medical necessity and proper coordination of care.
Are evacuation costs covered if I simply want to return home early?
No. Coverage applies only when an evacuation is medically necessary due to a covered illness or injury, as determined by the assistance team and medical professionals.
Does Emergency Medical Evacuation coverage include repatriation of remains?
Yes. In the unfortunate event of a traveler’s death, this coverage helps arrange and pay for the transportation of remains back to the home country.
Which Arch RoamRight plans include Emergency Medical Evacuation?
This coverage is included in the Pro, Pro Plus, On Trip Plus and Multi-Trip plans. Each plan offers different benefit limits and options.
If you have questions, our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives can assist you in finding the right plan. Call us at