Benefit Summary

Around the clock, lifesaving air medical transport is there for you

What if a medical emergency occurred while you were hours from home – or halfway around the globe? It’s a frightening situation that happens all too often. Fortunately, select Health Depot memberships include air medical transportation coverage from AirMed. Wherever you are and whatever the medical need, you have seamless access to the highest level of acute care provided by the leading air medical company in North America.

Around the clock and around the globe, AirMed transports you or your covered dependents to the hospital of your choice as quickly as possible. AirMed maintains a fleet of dedicated medical aircraft -- ICU-equipped jets, all staffed with highly trained doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. It offers the most experience in the industry, having completed 20,000- plus missions spanning 150 countries. And, it is the only provider with every major worldwide certification, including U.S. Department of Defense air carrier status.

Critical Advantages

  • The fastest and safest transport – Founded on top-notch medical logistics across the globe
  • Worldwide medical evacuation – Transport back to the patient’s hospital of choice whether abroad or as close as 150 miles from home
  • Commercial medical assistance – For situations when a patient has the ability to travel commercially but requires medical assistance
  • 24/7 medical services hotline – On-call nursing staff answer medical-related questions day and night
  • Transportation of mortal remains – Even in the worst circumstances, count on AirMed for expert, compassionate logistics and care

Coordinated Response

From the second you contact AirMed, a team of seasoned experts springs into motion. It immediately begins all necessary coordination of your medical, security or transport needs. You or your dependents are covered with these services 24/7/365:

  • Access to a medical consultant
  • Pre-trip planning assistance
  • Your choice of hospital
  • Dedicated patient advocacy
  • Arranged medical transport
  • Advice on security risks

At home or abroad, the entire suite of AirMed medical transport benefits is available to Health Depot members on select membership levels without deductibles, claim forms or out-of-pocket expenses.