You will probably never need an air ambulance. But if you are one of the 100,000 plus patients of AirMedCare Network’s (AMCN) providers each year, having a membership will be a financial peace of mind that is invaluable during and after a serious medical emergency. Air medical transport is costly even with insurance, and depending on where you live, your lifestyle risk and even your age, the probability of needing an air ambulance for yourself or a member of your household increases dramatically. Having membership with all air ambulance providers in your area is a way to guard against medical bills for a vital service that patients cannot do without.
What does an air ambulance membership cover?
Over 18% of medical claims were denied* by insurance carriers in the 2020 fiscal year. 25 million Americans are without health insurance whatsoever. Insurance plans may have a high deductible. Considering the average cost of air ambulance care is tens of thousands of dollars, the financial obligation for patients can be significant.
Even for those on Medicare, for example, the patient is generally responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved billing amount after they’ve met their deductible. Only when transported by AMCN providers, the entire cost of treatment and transport is covered by membership. Other air ambulance membership offerings may cover a portion of your bill, require the member to be insured or limit the number of annual transports – AMCN has no limits of this nature.
Our membership covers the entire household (including non-biologically related residents) and does not restrict membership by age, health condition nor insurance status. We transport everyone in need of air ambulance care regardless of membership status or ability to pay, but our members have no financial risk associated with their transport.
Another benefit of buying air ambulance membership with AMCN is that our network is expansive – with over 320 bases in the U.S. Membership with AMCN extends your financial peace of mind across the country.
How To Buy Air Ambulance Membership?
Your first step is to research air ambulance providers in your area. AMCN has the largest membership network in the country, covering 38 states. Chances are a provider’s base is near your home. Once you have determined which air ambulance providers serve your area, review their terms and conditions before buying air ambulance membership.
If you are insured, research what your expected deductible and copay costs might be for an air ambulance transport and also research the denial rate for your carrier with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Whatever you decide, when you buy air ambulance membership with AirMedCare Network you’ll have the peace of mind that, if you need the care air ambulance crews provide, there will be no costs associated with your treatment is priceless. For $99 per year, your entire household can be financially protected with AirMedCare Network.
*10 Claim Denial Reasons Healthcare Organizations Should Monitor | Relias
Frequently Asked Questions:
If an AirMedCare Network Provider does not transport you, you will be responsible for payment. Our membership program only covers transports provided by our affiliates.
There is no limit to the number of transports a member may take in a year. Each transport is handled the same way and must be an emergent or time-sensitive transport as determined by a physician (or other appropriate provider) or first responder unaffiliated with AMCN.
With an AirMedCare Network membership, any person or persons who reside under one (residential) roof are covered. In the event we have a member who lives in a duplex or apartment complex, we designate the primary member’s residence/address— that is considered the “one roof”. Undergraduate college students can be covered under their parent’s membership as well as anyone previously residing in the household who is then moved to a permanent care facility.
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