MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION Sample Clauses

MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION. Emergency transportation (by ground or air ambulance) is only covered if related to a covered condition for which treatment cannot be provided locally, and transportation by any other method would result in loss of life or limb. Emergency transportation must be provided by a licensed and authorized transportation company to the nearest medical facility. The vehicle or aircraft used must be staffed by medically trained personnel and must be equipped to handle a medical emergency. (a) All air ambulance transportation must be pre-approved and coordinated by USA Medical Services. (b) The maximum amount payable for this benefit is twenty-five thousand dollars (US$25,000) per insured, per policy year. (c) The insured agrees to hold the insurer, USA Medical Services, and any company affiliated with the insurer or USA Medical Services by way of similar ownership or management, harmless from negligence resulting from such services, or negligence resulting from delays or restrictions on flights caused by the pilot, mechanical problems, or governmental restrictions, or due to operational conditions. (d) In the event that the insured is transported for the purpose of receiving treatment, he/she and the accompanying person, if any, shall be reimbursed for the expenses for a return journey to the place from where the insured was evacuated. The return journey shall be made no later than ninety (90) days after treatment has been completed. Coverage shall only be provided for traveling expenses equivalent to the cost of an airplane ticket on economy class, as a maximum. Transportation services must be pre-approved and coordinated by USA Medical Services.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION. Emergency transportation (by ground or air ambulance) is only covered if related to a covered condition for which treatment cannot be provided locally, and transpor- tation by any other method would result in loss of life or limb. Emergency trans- portation must be provided by a licensed and authorized transportation company to the nearest medical facility. The vehicle or aircraft used must be staffed by medically trained personnel and must be equipped to handle a medical emergency. Air ambulance transportation: (a) All air ambulance transportation must be pre-approved and coordinated by USA Medical Services. (b) The maximum amount payable for this benefit is one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars (US$125,000) per insured, per policy year. (c) The insured agrees to hold the insurer, USA Medical Services, and any company affiliated with the insurer or USA Medical Services by way of similar ownership or management, harmless from negligence resulting from such services, or negligence resulting from delays or restrictions on flights caused by the pilot, mechanical problems, or governmental restrictions, or due to operational conditions. (d) In the event that the insured is trans- ported for the purpose of receiving treatment, he/she and the accompa- nying person, if any, shall be xxxx- bursed for the expenses for a return journey to the place from where the insured was evacuated. The return journey shall be made no later than ninety (90) days after treatment has been completed. Coverage shall only be provided for traveling expenses equivalent to the cost of an airplane ticket on economy class, as a maximum. Transportation services must be pre-approved and coordi- nated by USA Medical Services.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION. Emergency transportation (by ground or air ambulance) is only covered if related to a covered condition for which treatment cannot be provided locally, and transportation by any other method would result in loss of life or limb. Emergency transportation must be provided by a licensed and authorized transportation company to the nearest medical facility. The vehicle or aircraft used must be staffed by medically trained personnel and must be equipped to handle a medical emergency. Air ambulance transportation: (a) All air ambulance transportation must be pre-approved and coordinated by USA Medical Services. (b) The insured agrees to hold the insurer, USA Medical Services, and any company affiliated with the insurer or USA Medical Services by way of similar ownership or management, harmless from negligence resulting from such services, or negligence resulting from delays or restrictions on flights caused by the pilot, mechanical problems, or governmental restrictions, or due to operational conditions. (c) In the event that the insured is transported for the purpose of receiving treatment, he/she and the accompanying person, if any, shall be reimbursed for the expenses for a return journey to the place from where the insured was evacuated. The return journey shall be made no later than ninety (90) days after treatment has been completed. Coverage shall only be provided for traveling expenses equivalent to the cost of an airplane ticket on economy class, as a maximum. Transportation services must be pre-approved and coordinated by USA Medical Services.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION. In the event of a Medical Emergency as determined by the Executive, the Company will provide the necessary funds and other resources for immediate evacuation to a destination specified by the Executive;
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY EVACUATION. If medical treatment is required for an emergency outside North America, the insured, or someone acting on their behalf, MUST call the toll-free (or collect) number provided on the identification card. Immediate help is arranged and continued monitoring is provided during the emergency. MSH Assistance representatives look after hospital admission, referral to doctors, drugs, ambulance, family transportation, airfares, attendant care, return and burial if death occurs. However, receipts should be kept for emergency services that cost $200 or less, and for expenses that exceed the specific allowances described in the evacuation policy. These should be submitted together with an authorized Medical Claim Form when the insured returns home. Emergency assistance must be arranged by calling MSH Assistance. Otherwise, emergency evacuation (transport) expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement. Notify the MSH INTERNATIONAL administrator as quickly as possible. We will provide the appropriate forms. When sending in your claim, please ensure that your return address and contact information are clearly shown so we can contact you when necessary. ALL CLAIMS RECEIVED FOR REIMBURSEMENT ARE CONVERTED TO THE CURRENCY OF THE CONTRACT. The exchange rate utilized for calculation purposes is the rate published by Bloomberg or Six Financial. The exchange rate calculation is based on the rate available upon the date the service was rendered. Claim reimbursement can be made using one of the following methods as selected at the time of claim or as information has been provided on the enrollment form. The following claim payment options are currently available to you: A claim payment cheque will be mailed to the address provided on the claim form. All cheques will be issued in the currency selected by the insured person, subject to availability.
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