Is medical evacuation the same as repatriation?


Is medical evacuation the same as repatriation? Medical repatriation differs from medical evacuation in that the patient is airlifted back to his home country after receiving initial treatment in a foreign country.


Does Allianz travel insurance cover medical evacuation?

That's why Allianz Global Assistance created the OneTrip Emergency Medical Plan. This low-cost travel insurance plan covers only post-departure benefits, such as emergency medical care and emergency medical transportation, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.