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MASA Emergency Transport

MASA Emergency Transport

The Importance of Emergency Transport Coverage

 

Your health insurance could be leaving you exposed …

According to Consumer Reports, 79% of all ground ambulance rides could result in an out-of-network bill.

Emergency transportation is increasingly expensive and not always covered by health insurance. If your provider is out-of-network, you are responsible for a majority of the bill…and that doesn’t include your copay or deductible. MASA steps in where insurance falls short by helping protect families against uncovered costs for emergency transportation.

MASA coverage includes:

  • Emergency ground coverage
  • Emergency air coverage
  • Hospital-to-hospital transfer
  • Repatriation to a hospital near home

The risk of an unexpected transportation bill during or after an emergency is real. MASA’s coverage was built to shield against this sudden financial liability. No matter where you are, what happens or why you need help, we take the bill and leave you with a $0 balance.

With MASA, any emergency ambulance bill within the United States is covered.

Emergency Transportation Facts

  • Emergency ground ambulances aren’t included in the No Surprises Act (NSA).
  • The #1 cause of bankruptcy is unpaid medical bills.
  • 1 out of 10 people will make an emergency call every year.
  • The most common MASA claim is for ground ambulance trips within 20 miles of home.
  • According to a report in The New York Times, 51% of all ground ambulance rides result in out-of-network charges, meaning you could get an invoice for thousands of dollars after an emergency.

 

Our Plans and Pricing

With a MASA plan, you’ll have a critical layer of financial protection from the out-of-pocket costs of medical transportation. Explore the options below to compare the benefits offered in the Emergent Plus, Emergent Premier and Platinum plans.

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Emergency Ground Ambulance Coverage

MASA covers out-of-pocket expenses associated with emergency ground transportation to a medical facility for medical emergencies deemed medically necessary for you or your dependent family member.

Emergency Air Ambulance Coverage

MASA covers out-of-pocket expenses associated with emergency air transportation to a medical facility for medical emergencies deemed medically necessary for you or your dependent family member.

Hospital to Hospital Ambulance Coverage

If a member requires a specialized level of care that’s not available at their current facility, MASA will cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with hospital-to-hospital transportation. This includes transfer by a medically equipped, rotary or fixed-wing aircraft or ground ambulance.

Repatriation Near Home Coverage

If a member is hospitalized while away from home, MASA MTS will fly them to a medical facility near their home to recuperate around family and in familiar surroundings.

Founded in 1974 as Medical Air Services Association, Inc., MASA® continues to expand on its mission to connect members with care through medical transportation coverage. Find out more about our MASA plans by contacting our team and setting up an appointment.

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