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What do I do if I have a medical emergency while I'm traveling?

Westchester Visitor Center FAQ
Westchester has many fine hospitals and emergency care centers, as well as pharmacies to aid in filling and refilling prescriptions. As always, if it is a sudden and serious emergency, dial 911.

What do I do if I'm traveling and need medical care?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Frequently Asked Questi...
If you're traveling and need urgent medical care when you're away from home, call your PCP to discuss treatment. If your doctor recommends that you be treated where you are, your expenses will be paid at the in-network level provided they are otherwise covered by the Plan. If you can't contact your PCP, get the treatment you think you need. If you call your PCP within 48 hours, you'll receive in-network benefits for the covered services.

Do I have out-of-country emergency medical coverage while traveling?

Benefits Frequently Asked Questions Index Page
Yes, you do have out-of-country emergency medical coverage. On the reverse side of the Extended Health and Dental identification card provided by the benefits carrier, it lists telephone numbers to contact at the time of the emergency, depending on where you are in the world. For more details on this coverage, please contact Human Resources at 661-2194 or by e-mail at

If I have a medical emergency when I'm on holiday, what should I do?

Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Holiday Insurance, UK
Please have available the name, address and telephone number of the hospital or attending Medical Practitioner. Contact Our 24 hour medical helpline, ISIS Assistance on 02087 628 015, and state that you are insured with Endsleigh Insurance. Medical claim forms may be completed by you, the Medical Practitioner who has treated you, or the Hospital at which you received treatment.

What if I Move or I'm Traveling?

Affordable Dental Plan, Deep Discount, Inexpensive Dental Pl...
We are a National Plan - the U.S.! Just call the 800 number on the back of your membership card and ask for a participating Dentist, Vision Care Provider, Pharmacy or Chiropractor that is closest to where you are. (No Dental benefits available in Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Vermont. Dental fees will vary from state to state.)

What emergency coverage do I have while traveling?

Member FAQ HMO
UNICARE covers emergency care whenever and wherever you need it- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are faced with a life-threatening emergency, always seek immediate care by going directly to the nearest emergency room or by calling 911. Benefits for eligible emergency care will be the same whether the hospital is in or out-of-network. This is only a brief summary of the plan.

What about an emergency while traveling?

Chile, Argentina and Patagonia Tours in South America - Freq...
Southwind has never had a life-threatening emergency for a traveler in more than 15 years of operations. Our guides are trained in mountain/wilderness first-aid. Depending on the circumstances, a vehicle, horse or helicopter may take an injured or ill person to the nearest medical facility. English-speaking doctors and clinics are available in all major cities (Santiago, Punta Arenas, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, etc.).

Q19. What about medical emergency at sea?

Kosmos Travel Log & 4. FAQ
A19. We have a large medical kit (including lots of medication), books, and some training. Some things are easy to handle, others might be difficult. We can hopefully call to get medical advice via SSB or sat phone.

What if I'm hospitalized as the result of a medical emergency?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - Walgreens - Frequen...
If you are hospitalized as the result of an emergency, you or your doctor, or a family member must call to pre-notify Blue Cross and Blue Shield within two business days of the admission of your benefits will be reduced.

If I'm traveling and need emergency care, am I covered?

Medicare HMO: Frequently Asked Questions about HMO advantage...
With any Humana Medicare Advantage plan, you’re covered for emergency care – wherever you are. You do NOT need a referral from a primary care physician or authorization from Humana to receive emergency services. Actual coverage amounts vary by plan. For details on emergency coverage, enter your ZIP Code in the Plan Choices section at the bottom of this page. You’ll see a chart that shows the plans you can choose from, with an overview of their benefits and costs.

Does this plan cover emergency medical evacuation? Even when traveling outside the United States?

Sportsman's Travel Insurance
Yes. The Sportsman's Travel Insurance plan offers extensive coverage for not only accident and medical expenses - up to $25,000 - but high dollar limit coverage for emergency medical evacuation, even overseas. So if you have a severe illness or critical accident, and after consulting with a local physician, the local medical facility cannot properly treat you, the plan will provide up to $300,000 for emergency medical transportation to the nearest adequate facility.

What if I'm traveling alone?

FAQ - Andes Running Adventures and Trekking Adventures
BEST VALUE FOR SINGLE TRAVELERS! If you are traveling alone, are willing to share accommodations, and reserve at least 180 days in advance, we will not charge a single supplement, even if we can't find you a roommate. If you reserve later we will try our best to find a roommate and if that is not possible we will only charge you half of the single supplement. If you prefer single accommodations, they can be requested at a supplemental cost.

Why does a Fire Engine respond to a medical emergency?

City of Sacramento Fire Department
Why does a big, red engine arrive when I wanted an ambulance? Because firefighters and the engine can usually get there first, and time is critical in a medical emergency. In the early days, fire stations were strategically located so the crews could quickly get to burning buildings. Obviously, time is an important aspect of firefighting, because flames can rapidly spread through a building.

What about emergency medical care?

Frequently Asked Questions about Crow Canyon
Our staff has first aid and CPR training, but we do not have physicians, nurses, or emergency medical technicians present on campus or with groups during off-campus activities. A local physician is on-call, and it is only about 10 minutes from the campus to a full-care regional hospital (off-campus activities may be considerably farther from hospital facilities).
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