Under what situation would anyone need an emergency medical air transportation flight?
If a member suffers a critical illness or injury that can not be treated locally, SkyMed will transport the member to the closest appropriate hospital. The member must be in a 24-hour medical clinic or hospital and be in a stable condition to be transported. The attending physician will fax the written orders on what is required for the flight. SkyMed never makes medical decisions. A bed will be reserved by the receiving hospital and an admitting physician will admit the member. The standard medical staff on the flight will be a critical care nurse and paramedic. Medical costs are born by the member. Skymed pays total transportation costs including medical staff on board aircraft.
