What would you do if you needed to be evacuated to a qualified medical facility? How would you deal with the language and currency barriers? Who do you call? Imagine trying to call your insurance company or plan administrator at 3:00 a.m. from a foreign country during a medical emergency! Will they be there when you need them the most?

Most travelers assume that their standard medical plan will cover the services necessary to get you to the nearest medical facility. The truth is, while traditional plans may offer adequate domestic coverage, they may not be designed to provide this expensive service internationally.