Emergency Medical Evacuation Expenses

If injury or illness commencing during the Period of Coverage warrants immediate transportation to the nearest medical facility to obtain appropriate medical treatment, or if after being treated at a local hospital, the condition warrants transportation to the Home Country/Country of Residence for further medical treatment or to recover, or both, all eligible expenses incurred are covered. An emergency evacuation must be recommended by a legally licensed attending physician who certifies that the severity of injury or illness necessitates such emergency evacuation and must be agreed upon by you or your representative. In the event this coverage is needed, arrangements are made by the Assistance Services provider.

If an Insured Person is hospitalized for more than 7 days following a covered emergency evacuation and is receiving care outside the Home Country/Country of Residence, the Plan will pay up to the cost of round-trip economy airfare to bring a person chosen by the Insured Person to and from his/her bedside, if the Insured Person is not accompanied by immediate family. These transportation arrangements must be authorized in advance and arranged by the Assistance Services provider.

Return of Minor Child(ren)

If an adult insured is traveling alone with a Minor Child(ren) up to the age of 18 and is hospitalized because of a covered illness or injury and the minor children are left unattended, the Plan will arrange and pay for one-way economy fares (less the value of applied credit from any unused travel tickets per person) to their Home Country/Country of Residence, not to exceed the maximum amount of $5,000. These arrangements will be made at no cost to you. If an attendant/escort is necessary to ensure the safety and welfare of Minor Child(ren), the Plan will arrange and pay for these services. All arrangements must be made by the Assistance Services provider.

Repatriation of Remains Expenses

If injury or illness commencing during the Period of Coverage results in death, all reasonable expenses incurred for preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country/Country of Residence are covered. In the event this coverage is needed, arrangements are made by the Assistance Services provider.

Exclusions

For Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation, this insurance does not cover:

Expenses incurred as a result of or in connection with a) declared or undeclared war or any act thereof; b) injury sustained while participating in professional sports; c) intentionally self-inflicted injury, suicide while sane or attempted suicide while insane; commission of a felony; d) professional racing, participation in contests of speed, or piloting an aircraft; e) pregnancy, except complications of pregnancy; f) alcoholism or drug addiction.

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