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How the pandemic changed travel medical assistance



Hard as it may be to believe, these cases were relatively straightforward compared to the challenges Delaune and Evans encountered during the pandemic. Each country had a list of strict and ever-changing requirements for entry, exit and quarantine. What should have been simple medical evacuations suddenly became time-consuming cases. Some patients couldn't just leave the country. SentinelMD had to make arrangements for quarantine and COVID-19 tests. They had to seek special permission from governments or airlines to transport patients.

"We had to make sure every I was dotted, every T crossed," says Delaune.

The pandemic has also underscored the value of travel insurance, he adds. In some countries, hospitals won't even admit you unless you fork over a credit card. Travel insurance can help by dealing directly with the facility and guaranteeing payment. Insurance is also far less costly than having to hire a company like SentinelMED directly. Even something as simple as a broken arm or appendicitis can set you back $50,000. pgslot

For major surgery and ICU care, costs can be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. SentinelMED's services can range from $6,000 up to over $100,000 when an air ambulance is needed.

The latest Allianz Vacation Confidence Index suggests travelers remain nervous even as they begin planning more trips. Spending for summer vacations this year will reach $153 billion, which is a 160% increase over last year and a 50% increase over 2019. But 44% of those who prefer not to travel say it's because they're still concerned about health and safety.

Travel medical assistance companies like SentinelMED can address, but not eliminate, some of those concerns.