By EvacMD Team
When planning a trip, most people default to travel insurance and call it a day. But EvacMD vs travel insurance isn’t apples to apples — and mistaking one for the other could leave you stranded in a medical emergency. Spoiler: They serve completely different purposes.
By EvacMD Team
When you think of medical evacuation services, you might picture someone dangling from a helicopter on an icy mountaintop. But the truth is, the people who need these services most are often just ordinary travellers. A travel emergency doesn’t ask how healthy, young, or experienced you are — it just happens. And when it does, insurance alone isn’t enough.
By EvacMD Team
Shocking real-life travel emergencies can happen when you least expect them. One minute you’re exploring new destinations — the next, you’re facing a life-or-death medical crisis. From altitude sickness in Peru to a burst appendix in Bali, medical evacuations aren’t as rare as you think.
By EvacMD Team
When booking a trip, most travellers assume they’re fully covered — especially if their policy is labelled “comprehensive.” But the truth about travel insurance is that most plans don’t fully cover medical evacuations. This is where EvacMD becomes essential.