Emergency Medical Evacuation
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will provide medical transportation
from the attending Hospital to the nearest appropriate Hospital capable
of providing such treatment. Such transportation will be provided upon
certification by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider’s Program Medical Director,
liaising with the attending Physician, that the Participant’s severity of
Illness or Injury necessitates medical transportation to the nearest
appropriate Hospital.
Medically Necessary Repatriation
In the event Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider’s Program Medical Director,
liaising with the attending Physician, determines it is medically necessary
to bring the Participant from the attending Hospital to a Hospital or nursing
home nearer his/her permanent residence, subsequent to receiving
Emergency Medical Evacuation Services provided under this Agreement,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will provide flight by common carrier or air
ambulance, and ground ambulance, if necessary, by the most direct and
economical route. All Services in connection with an Emergency Medical
Evacuation or Medically Necessary Repatriation must be pre-approved and
arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider. [Eligible Emergency Medical
Evacuation / Medically Necessary Repatriation – Limit of US $100,000 per
Participant per Agreement Period.]
Transportation of Mortal Remains
In the event of death of a Participant, caused by a Certified Illness
or Injury, Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will arrange to have the
Participant’s remains returned to a location nearest the Participant’s
Permanent Residence, including but not limited to, preparation,
transportation and container for transportation. All Services in connection
with a Return of Mortal Remains must be pre-approved and arranged by
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider. [Eligible Return of Mortal Remains –
Limit of US $20,000 per Participant per Agreement Period.]
Transportation of Escort
In the event a Participant requires Emergency Medical Evacuation
by air ambulance or Repatriation by commercial airline provided in this
Agreement, air transport of the Participant’s Spouse or other Family Member
or traveling companion will be provided so that person may accompany the
Participant in flight, subject to space availability, giving priority to medical
equipment and medical personnel aboard and for the welfare and safety
of the Participant receiving Services in this Agreement. All Services in
connection with a Transportation of Escort must be pre approved and
arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider.
Family Visitation
In the event a Participant, who is traveling alone, is expected to
be Hospitalized for more than seven (7) days, round trip economy
transportation on a regularly scheduled airline or equivalent will be
provided for one Family Member or relative from the commercial airport
nearest the Family Member’s Permanent Residence to the Hospital where
the Participant is confined so that Family Member may attend to the
Participant during the Hospitalization. All Services in connection with Family
Visitation must be pre-approved and arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance
Provider. [Eligible Family Visitation – Limit of $5,000 to include Round Trip
Economy Airfare and Food and Lodging of $100 per Day/10-day maximum
per Participant per Agreement Period.]
Minor Child(ren) Return / Escort
In the event a Participant’s Minor Child(ren) are left unattended as
a result of a Participant’s Emergency Medical Evacuation, being Hospitalized
for more than 24 hours due to Illness or Injury, or in the event of death, one
way economy transportation on a regularly scheduled airline, or the
equivalent, will be provided to return the Minor Child(ren) to the Participant’s
Permanent Residence. A qualified attendant will also be provided by
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider to accompany the Minor Child(ren) under
the age of 16 when necessary.
All Services in connection with Minor Child(ren) Return/Escort must be
pre-approved and arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider. [Eligible
Return of Minor Child(ren) –Limit of one, One Way Economy Airfare to a
Maximum Limit of $5,000 per Participant per Agreement Period.]
Vehicle Return
In the event a Participant should suffer from a Certified Illness, Injury or
death which requires Emergency Medical Evacuation/ Medically Necessary
Repatriation or Transportation of Mortal Remains and the Participant is
thereby unable to drive his/her vehicle, Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider
will provide vehicle return service for ground vehicles such as cars, trucks,
vans, travel trailers or motor homes, operated by the Participant, to the
Participant’s Permanent Residence. This benefit will pay the cost, up to
$1,000 for fuel, oil, driver and tolls to affect such vehicle return.
The Participant will bear the cost of any repair due to mechanical
breakdown en route, as well as, costs for food and accommodations during
the trip. The vehicle must be in a condition capable of being safely operated
on the highway. All Services in connection with Vehicle Return must be preapproved
and arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider. [Eligible Return
of Vehicle – Limit of $1,000 per Participant per Agreement Period.]
24 Hour Information Service
Should the Participant need information before and/or during travel
he/she may call Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider 24 hours a day to obtain
help. The multilingual staff is prepared to assist and coordinate the
management of a wide variety of travel related situations.
Services include but are not limited to information on required
documents, immunization requirements, State Department Travel
Advisory warnings on travel to certain locations, weather and hazard
information about foreign locations, suggested medical exams or
treatment before departure and medical care en route.
Medical Monitoring
Should the Participant need to be medically monitored, Lifeguard’s
Assistance Provider’s duty Physician will monitor the case while liaising
with the Participant, the local attending Physician, the family Physician
and the medical director of Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider.
Medical Referral
Should the Participant need help locating a Physician or Hospital,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will provide referrals to a local
prequalified Physician and/or Hospital.
Guarantee of Medical Expenses
Should the Participant need help for overseas medical payments,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will assist in the arrangement of
payment or guarantee of payment to medical providers. Subject
to the quality of the Participant’s confirmed personal credit.
Insurance Coordination
Should the Participant need help for overseas medical claims,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will assist him/her in coordinating
the claims procedure with the Participant’s insurance program.
Lost Document Service
Should the Participant need help to replace lost or stolen travel documents
(i.e. passport, baggage, tickets, credit cards, etc.); Lifeguard’s Assistance
Provider will advise and assist where possible regarding their replacement.
Legal Assistance
Should the Participant need help arranging local attorneys, embassies and
consulates, arranging bail, or coordination of payment for legal Services,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will provide referrals and payments, from
available resources of the Participant.
Emergency Delivery of Prescription Items
Should the Participant need prescription medication or lenses not available
locally, Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will organize the delivery of the
prescribed item to the Participant upon written authorization from the
prescribing Physician when possible and legally permissible.
Emergency Cash Transfers and Advances
Should the Participant need cash as a result of loss or theft, Lifeguard’s
Assistance Provider will arrange for emergency cash transfers and
advances through additional sources, including hotels, banks, Consulates
and Western Union, up to a limit of $500 per transaction. All transactions
are subject to any government regulation and to the availability of the
Participant’s confirmed personal credit.
Language Assistance
Should the Participant need help communicating in a foreign country,
Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider will provide telephone interpretation.
How To Use This Benefit Call Lifeguard’s Assistance Center at toll-free 888-965-9500 (if in the U.S.) or 817-416-4960 (Collect, if outside the U.S.), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Inform the service representative you are a member of Your Company program. You must call the travel assist number to access or use any of these benefits. Do not make any arrangements on your own. You will not be reimbursed for arrangements that are not made by the travel assistance center. All benefits and services must be pre-arranged by Lifeguard’s Assistance Provider.
On the Road Essentials insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania insurance company, with its principal place of business at 175 Water Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10038. It is currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. NAIC No. 19445. This is only a brief description of the coverage(s) available under policy series A30293NUFIC (in CO, FL & OR) A30329NUFIC and C11695DBG. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Full details of coverage are contained in the Policy. If there is any conflict between the contents of this document and the Policy, the Policy will govern in all cases. Coverage may not be available in all states.
**Travel assistance services provided by Travel Guard provides traveler assistance through coordination, negotiation, and consultation using an extensive network of worldwide partners. Expenses for goods and services provided by third parties are the responsibility of the traveler. *** On the Road Essentials Discount Card Administrative services are provided by Nation Safe Drivers. National Union assumes no liability for the services provided by third parties.