Did you know people over 55 are using air ambulances for emergencies more than ever? And not only that – emergency medical transport by air is becoming increasingly expensive! Here are two facts you should consider: From 2017 to 2020, the average estimated air ambulance costs rose a whopping 76.4%.Medicare and most insurances don’t cover the costs of medical transport. A standard ambulance...
People who take an ambulance trip frequently ask the same question when they receive the bill. “Why was the cost of the ambulance so expensive?” It might seem a short ride to the hospital should cost about as much as an Uber ride. But ambulance rides and Uber rides are two very different things. Labor, Training, Readiness, and Equipment Emergency medical teams need hands-on experience in dealing...
There’s a good chance that at some point you or someone close to you will have a medical emergency. Times like these can be emotional and stressful, but it’s important you remain focused and calm. Knowing when you should call an ambulance can make all the difference. You should call for an ambulance if: The person’s condition appears life-threatening or could worsen and become life-threatening...
A Fall at Home Can Cost the Bank Did you know that a staggering 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? Falls in adults aged 65+ are the leading cause of head injuries and broken hips, with 1 in 10 falls resulting in serious injuries such as hip fracture, subdural hematoma, or traumatic brain injury. And falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments...
It might happen when you’re at home. It could happen when you’re driving in your neighborhood and another driver rear-ends your car. And it might be necessary when you’re traveling and a sudden, unexpected medical event happens. Whether it’s a fall, a car accident, or something like a heart attack, the chance that you might someday need emergency transportation to the hospital is very real. You...
Medical Air Services Association (MASA) is excellent coverage in the event you ever need emergency medical transportation. But MASA also knows that you should have complete peace of mind if you do have a health crisis; that’s why they provide every benefit you could possibly need so you can focus on recovering. MASA provides coverage for best-in-class emergency air and ground transport 24/7...
Think Medicare or insurance covers all the costs of medical transport? Think again. And considering an emergency airlift can cost as much as $50,000, protecting yourself from the unexpected is essential.
Dashing Through the Snow for Holiday Travel? Be Sure Your Ambulance Bill Is Covered. Santa may be checking the list of who’s naughty, but if you’re taking a roadtrip to be with loved ones during the holidays, your checklist should include making sure you protect yourself from emergency medical transportation bills. Learn about a MASA membership now. Read Now > Learn more about med transportation...
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