Three companies specialize in airlifting injured or ill travelers from anywhere in the world back to a hospital or medical facility of their choice.

OnCall International

Medjet Assist

AirMed

Prices

Short term: From $55;

annual membership: From $225 (individual) $370 (family)

Short term: from $95 (individual), from $170 (family); annual membership: $250 (individual), $385 (family)

Short term: from $115 (individual), $215 (family); annual membership: $265 (individual), $385 (family)

Hospital of Choice?

Yes; specifies transport to "nearest facility of [customer's] choice capable of providing adequate care."

Yes

Yes

Restrictions on pre-existing conditions?

No*

No*

No*

Required distance from home

50 miles

150 miles

150 miles

Short-term plan durations

7-day, 14-day, 21-day

7-day, 14-day, 21-day, 30-day

1-14 days, 14-30 days

* All three products exclude transportation for conditions present and/or inpatient hospitalization scheduled or recommended at time of enrollment will not qualify for transport

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