Ambulance services for an emergency Sample Clauses

Ambulance services for an emergency. PIC covers ambulance service and emergency transportation to the nearest hospital or medical center where initial care can be rendered for a medical emergency. Air ambulance is covered only when the condition is an acute medical emergency and is authorized by a physician. Non-emergency transportation must be pre- certified in advance by PIC. PIC covers emergency ambulance (air or ground) transfer from a hospital not able to render the medically necessary care to the nearest hospital or medical center able to render the medically necessary care only when the condition is a critical medical situation and is ordered by a physician and coordinated with a receiving physician. Ambulance services for a non-emergency. Non-emergency ambulance service, from hospital to hospital when care for your condition is not available at the hospital where you were first admitted. Transfers from a hospital to other facilities for subsequent covered care or from home to provider offices or other facilities for outpatient treatment procedures or tests are covered if medical supervision is required en route and when pre-certified. PIC’s medical director or designee must pre- certify non-emergency ambulance services in advance.