If you need to be transported home following a medical emergency abroad, it can cost thousands of euros, as you may require:
- A medical escort
- A specialist air ambulance
- Expenses for hospital stays, treatment, and equipment
- Travel and accommodation costs for your companion
If you are travelling in Europe, you may believe the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) will protect you. However, it’s important to know that the EHIC card does not provide cover for repatriation. Repatriation from countries like the USA can be very costly, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of euros, due to their predominantly private and expensive healthcare systems. Without repatriation cover, you would be responsible for covering these costs yourself.
Thankfully, travel insurance can cover repatriation and offer 24/7 emergency helplines to ensure you receive the care you need, wherever you are in the world.
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