Global Rescue Medical Air Transport Review

Global Rescue is a company that specializes in emergency rescue services and medical evacuations. Since its creation, Global Rescue has been partnering with Johns Hopkins Medicine for its emergency medical services. The company currently provides this services worldwide and continuously monitors 195 countries for its intelligence and security analysis services. 

Plan Details

100 miles from home

2 transports per year

$500,000 limit per year

$15,000 transport of remains

$100,000 security transport limit

What’s included with Global Rescue:

• Medical evacuation to home hospital of choice
• Security extractions
• Destination reports
• Medical advisory services
• Telephonic interpretation
• Visa and passport services
• Legal referrals
• Mortal remains transport

Fine Print

Country where member is hospitalized must be able to safely accommodate Global Rescue aircraft, ground or sea transport. If the member is able to fly commercially with a medical escort, Global Rescue will make all necessary arrangements for this alternative. Exclusions for services include members with certain infectious diseases, women beyond their second trimester of pregnancy, self-inflicted injuries, and members expressively traveling for medical purposes.

Global Rescue Summary

Global Rescue is one of the few companies that maintains its own medical, security, intelligence and communication services. One of the company’s selling points is its partnership with John Hopkins Hospital, a center for excellence for its emergency medical services. Global Rescue offers members the option for home hospital of choice. Limits also include the use of commercial flights. Global Rescue has high cash limits which makes it ideal even for long distance transports. A good option but not exactly the best choice for emergency medical evacuation services.