Especially if you are far from home, a vacation can be ruined by injury or illness. If you require transportation for immediate medical care during your trip, a comprehensive travel insurance plan with emergency medical evacuation benefits can cover the cost. Note the second portion of the last sentence “emergency medical evacuation.” It is important to consider if you want to be transported to a choice medical center for your care instead of being taken to the “closest local facility that can treat your condition.” The latter can mean the plan will only cover care at a local facility in the country you are in at the time. This is a very important distinction.
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