When you are far from a hospital or trauma center, fast access to emergency care is important. Whether you live in a rural community, like 40 million Americans who live an hour from trauma care, or you like to get lost in remote areas and adventure, Air Evac Lifeteam is one resource that ensures thousands of patients a year can get rapid access to the highest levels of medical care when they need it. For those who have AirMedCare Network (AMCN) membership, the costs of air ambulance care with Air Evac or one of their other associated providers means that the financial worry about paying for this lifesaving care is eliminated.
Air Evac Membership for Adventurers
Maybe you like to kayak in underground caves Crystal Springs, MO, off-road at the Badlands in Indiana, or camp with your family at Geode State Park in IA, Air Evac crews are ready to help in an emergency. In fact, in 38 states from 320, mostly remote, bases Air Evac Lifeteam or one of their sister providers participate in the AirMedCare Network membership program. This means that when you adventure close to home or hit the road to explore new places, chances are your household membership will eliminate your financial concerns around air ambulance care should an illness or accident occur.
Air Evac Membership at Home
You don’t have to be adventurous to take advantage of the financial peace of mind AMCN membership provides. In fact, those who simply live in rural communities have a greater chance of needing air ambulance care than their urban counterparts. Over 40-million Americans live more than an hour from a trauma center*, so even a car accident on the way to the grocery store or an accident at home could result in an air ambulance transport. People over the age of 60 and under the age of 5 experience the most serious injuries and illnesses compared to the rest of the population*, increasing the likelihood that they will require this life and limb-saving air ambulance care. By being strategically placed in their rural communities, Air Evac Lifeteam brings ICU-level care to you and you to the appropriate hospital for your needs, fast!
Don’t wait until you need Air Evac before learning about how membership can save you money and provide financial peace of mind. Air ambulance transport costs, on average $36,000 according to The Government Accountability Office. Even co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles can be financially burdensome and denials of coverage by insurance companies have been increasing since the passage of the No Surprises Act*, leaving patients almost defenseless against the cost of emergency medical transportation. Fortunately, AMCN membership can eliminate the paperwork, stress and worry about these costs only when transported by Air Evac Lifeteam or another participating network provider. In a time when rural hospitals are closing, membership helps ensure your local air ambulance teams can continue bridging the gap in healthcare for people in your town. Learn more about Air Evac Lifeteam and membership.
Frequently Asked Questions:
If an AirMedCare Network Provider does not transport you, you will be responsible for payment. Our membership program only covers transports provided by our affiliates.
There is no limit to the number of transports a member may take in a year. Each transport is handled the same way and must be an emergent or time-sensitive transport as determined by a physician (or other appropriate provider) or first responder unaffiliated with AMCN.
With an AirMedCare Network membership, any person or persons who reside under one (residential) roof are covered. In the event we have a member who lives in a duplex or apartment complex, we designate the primary member’s residence/address— that is considered the “one roof”. Undergraduate college students can be covered under their parent’s membership as well as anyone previously residing in the household who is then moved to a permanent care facility.
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