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Re: SkyMed
[Re: The_Lurker]
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01/15/2020 02:42 PM
01/15/2020 02:42 PM
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Posts: 14,654 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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We never actually had to use Sky Med but I was very impressed with them the only time we attempted to. After having to argue and almost beg for answers to my questions with Allianz after hurricane Irma, I made one phone call to Sky Med and had my full refund within four day of first calling them. I finally gave up with Allianz since in the end I was able to get the answers I needed and receive full refunds all around from American Airlines along with full restitution of all our air miles.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: The_Lurker]
#214208
01/15/2020 03:41 PM
01/15/2020 03:41 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,584 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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We have a policy with them for many years. Have two friends who were very happy to have the coverage from them when things went awry and someone needed to be evacuated.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: The_Lurker]
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01/15/2020 04:53 PM
01/15/2020 04:53 PM
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Posts: 882 Arizona
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We have had SkyMed Iinsurance for years and have actually had to use it in 2013 when Don fell& broke his hip. The office in Phoenix is excellent - needless to say I was beyond upset & they handled it all once they realized the extent of the injury. The Lear jet came out of a program in Georgia, staffed by a nurse/paramedic, with 2 pilots. They were in contact with medical control during the flight to Providence. SkyMed also arranged for all ground transports. I had to do nothing but call them and the ball was rolling. The ONLY concern I might have is that they do not take your luggage - only a carry on. Plus if it was a significant injury I’m not sure how they handle that - we didn’t get off the island for 24 hours - which Don spent in the hospital. Fortunately we were with my brother, so he brought home our luggage. If he wasn’t there I probably would have gotten on TTOL & asked if anyone was willing to bring it up to New England when they returned. Happy to answer any questions and yes, we still have the insurance.
MB
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: davew]
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01/17/2020 06:01 PM
01/17/2020 06:01 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,584 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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Not so. Friends were covered for straight medical evacuations, not accidents.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: BillandElaine]
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01/17/2020 06:18 PM
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Posts: 17,554 Ohio
ruralcarrier
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It may depend on the level of coverage and the particular plan.
J.D.
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: The_Lurker]
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01/18/2020 12:06 AM
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Bahston
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Can we drop the words Insurance and Policies from this conversation?
I'm splitting hairs, but depending on where most of us live, SkyMed is a Membership, not an Insurance Policy. Insurance is regulated. Membership is not. The other medevac companies which I am familiar with are similar - membership, not insurance. I have no issues with SkyMed, the MedJet Assist which I use (same thing, Membership, not Insurance), or similar companies (I get quarterly mail solicitations from one). But, except in limited locations, they are not Insurance.
I have been buying medevac membership for years, and highly recommend it to everyone. Just know what you are buying.
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Re: SkyMed
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#214513
01/18/2020 07:01 AM
01/18/2020 07:01 AM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,921 New England (home), St. Maarte...
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I bought mine in 2001 and would never travel without it. I have the 5-year Ultimate membership (just renewed through 2024) which offers global protection and is price-guaranteed for up to 10 years. It's also guaranteed renewable regardless of advancing age or declining health. There's a big article about it in the current issue of Destination St. Maarten magazine, in most SXM hotels and given out on AA and UA flights to SXM.
Jeff Berger Visiting SXM Since 1978
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Re: SkyMed
[Re: davew]
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01/18/2020 07:07 AM
01/18/2020 07:07 AM
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That's not really true. They exclude pre-existing conditions for only the first 90 days after you get an annual membership, and after that they're covered in full. They "take you home" when you become critically ILL or INJURED -- it is not just accidents.
Jeff Berger Visiting SXM Since 1978
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