What if local medical facilities are not adequate?
If you are hospitalized in an area where adequate medical facilities are not available, International SOS will obtain approval from Company to evacuate you to a medical facility capable of providing the required care. A physician supervises evacuations, and when necessary, a medical specialist or nurse will accompany you during the evacuation. An air ambulance will be used when required. What happens when I am released from the hospital and still need help? When your condition is stabilized and International SOS has determined that it is medically advisable to bring you home or to a facility near your permanent residence, International SOS will again obtain approval from Company and arrange the repatriation under medical supervision. Will International SOS pay my medical bills? After approval from Company, International SOS will guarantee and pay all costs associated with your medical care. International SOS will also medically monitor and evaluate your condition and ongoing medical ex
