For 24 Hour Air Ambulance Help-Desk Information
Call  800-863-0312 or 941-536-2002

This information is adapted directly from the US State Department's
Air Ambulance web page. Some information may require updating.
 

A listing of addresses and telephone numbers of U.S. embassies and consulates abroad is contained in Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts . This publication may be obtained through the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Also available from the Government Printing Office is Health Information for International Travel by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

There is also a service, American Air Ambulance, which will answer virtually any questions regarding air ambulances, how they work, what the cost is, who can be transported, etc. To reach this service, call 800-863-0312 or 941-536-2002.

Before going abroad, you should learn what medical services your health insurance will cover overseas.  Very few will pay for your medical transport evacuation back to the United States. Medical evacuation can easily cost $10,000 and up, depending on your location and medical condition. If your health insurance policy provides air ambulance coverage outside the United States, remember to carry both your insurance policy identity card as proof of such insurance and a claim form.

For detailed information on physicians abroad, the authoritative reference is The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists published for the American Board of Medical Specialists and its certifying member boards. This publication should be available in your local library. U.S. embassies and consulates abroad maintain lists of hospitals and physicians. Major credit card companies also can provide the names of local doctors and hospitals abroad.

Some countries require foreign visitors to have inoculations or medical tests before entering. Before traveling, check the latest entry requirements with the foreign embassy of the country to be visited.

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Several private organizations will provide medical information and insurance for overseas travelers. Most charge a fee for this service. For a complete list, visit list of air ambulance services.