Medical Evacuation Insurance
Get home if something serious happens in Mexico
Air-ambulance and ground-transport coverage for serious medical emergencies — get treated, then get home.
Medical evacuation insurance pays to transport you between hospitals once you are hospitalized in Mexico and a medically warranted evacuation is necessary. TME's evacuation plan wording is that air and ground transport between hospitals is included to your home hospital of choice (TME, tmetravelinsurance.com/medical-evacuation-insurance). An air-ambulance flight from Mexico can be very expensive out of pocket. This page covers when evacuation kicks in, how it differs from travel medical, and how to activate it in an emergency.
What medical evacuation insurance covers
- Medical evacuation to a hospital of your choice (TME's wording)
- Coordination center
Source: TME's medical evacuation page (tmetravelinsurance.com/medical-evacuation-insurance). Read the plan terms for the limits and conditions.
What's not covered
- Routine medical care (use travel medical for that)
- Voluntary transport for convenience
How to get covered
- 1Pick a plan matching your trip.
- 2Carry your plan details on the trip.
- 3If something happens, call the number on your plan documents.
Get a medical evacuation quote from TME.
Get a QuoteFrequently asked questions
What does medical evacuation insurance cover?
It covers transport, not the medical care itself. TME describes it as transport from the hospital where you are admitted to a hospital of your choice at home (tmetravelinsurance.com/medical-evacuation-insurance). Check the plan terms for what is and isn't covered before you rely on it.
Is this insurance valid throughout Mexico?
Check the plan terms for where coverage applies.
How do I activate an emergency evacuation?
Call the number on your plan documents and follow the plan's instructions. Check the plan terms for how billing works before you travel.
What's the maximum coverage?
The limit depends on the plan. Check the evacuation limit on the plan you choose, and don't underbuy.
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Insurance through Baja Bound Insurance Services, Inc. (CA License #0D25373), IMG Global, and TME Travel Insurance. We refer you; they sell and service the policy.
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