Remote Transportation

What Does Remote Transportation Mean?

Remote transportation, in the context of insurance, refers to coverage for transportation costs to a healthcare facility abroad in the event that the policyholder experiences a medical emergency in a hard-to-reach area. It is similar to medical evacuation coverage.

Insuranceopedia Explains Remote Transportation

For example, a person may require remote transportation if they sustain an injury during a rock climbing accident in a foreign country. In this case, a helicopter might be needed to rescue and transport the individual to the nearest hospital for treatment. Coverage of this kind is typically packaged inside a travel medical policy, like the plans described in this guide to travel insurance for Canadians. Remote transportation coverage from a travel or health insurance policy would cover the associated costs up to the policy limits.