nini Posted September 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2018 We are in the Atlantic and at 8:00 am today the Captain announced that the crew would be preparing for an emergency helicopter pick up. So, just posting for those who are undecided about insurance. Also, a fellow Washingtonian fell (pre-cruise) in NYC and the ship's medics fixed up his broken hand (after boarding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The medivac will be at no charge since the US Coast Guard will be handling this exercise. No insurance involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted September 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2018 The medivac will be at no charge since the US Coast Guard will be handling this exercise. No insurance involved. Thanks for the reminder about this... I thought I'd read that before. Do you know if this practice is similar overseas (i.e., local government/military covers the cost of an at-sea medivac)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted October 3, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Actually, this was the Canadian Coast Guard. We were off of the coast of Nova Scotia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thanks for the reminder about this... I thought I'd read that before. Do you know if this practice is similar overseas (i.e., local government/military covers the cost of an at-sea medivac)? Yes, it is a world wide policy. In over forty years of extensive cruising (and a big interest in the industry) we have never heard of a single case where somebody was charged for a helicopter evacuation off a cruise ship. Perhaps some of the posters who actually work in the industry can add their own experience. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted October 8, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Good to know! However, would definitely need insurance for any treatment on land or any other transports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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