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Medical Evacuation & Repatriation

When Medical Emergencies Strike

Get world-class care at the hospital of your choice, not just the nearest facility

Imagine this: You're exploring the temples of Cambodia when you suffer a stroke. The local hospital can stabilize you, but the specialized neurological care you need is back home. Without proper evacuation coverage, you face a choice: stay abroad for months of uncertain care, or pay $300,000+ for medical transport home.

Our medical evacuation and repatriation service ensures you receive care from the doctors who know you best. We don't just get you to any hospital — we get you to YOUR hospital.

Medical Evacuation
& Repatriation

When Medical Emergencies Strike

Get world-class care at the hospital of your choice, not just the nearest facility

Imagine this: You're exploring the temples of Cambodia when you suffer a stroke. The local hospital can stabilize you, but the specialized neurological care you need is back home. Without proper evacuation coverage, you face a choice: stay abroad for months of uncertain care, or pay $300,000+ for medical transport home.

Our medical evacuation and repatriation service ensures you receive care from the doctors who know you best. We don't just get you to any hospital — we get you to YOUR hospital.

What Makes Us Different

  • Hospital Choice
    Your preferred facility, not just nearest adequate care
  • No Age Limits
    Coverage regardless of age (competitors cut off at age 75 to 85)
  • Comprehensive Coordination
    We handle everything from local ambulance to home hospital admission
  • Global Network
    Partnerships with medical facilities and transport providers worldwide
  • Hospital Choice
    Your preferred facility, not just nearest adequate care
  • No Age Limits
    Coverage regardless of age (competitors cut off at age 75 to 85)
  • Comprehensive Coordination
    We handle everything from local ambulance to home hospital admission
  • Global Network
    Partnerships with medical facilities and transport providers worldwide

How It Works

  1. Immediate Assessment: Call our 24/7 emergency line for instant medical consultation

  2. Rapid Coordination: Our medical team coordinates with local providers and your chosen physicians

  3. Safe Transport: Medical evacuation via air ambulance, commercial medical escort, or specialized transport

  4. Continued Care: Direct admission to your preferred hospital system

Response Budgets

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: Up to $50,000 (Essentials) or higher limits (RESPONSE™)

  • Medical Repatriation: Up to $2,000,000 to hospital of choice

  • Medical Stabilization: $1,500/day for up to 7 days before transport

  • Mortal Remains: Up to $25,000 including family travel costs

How It Works

  1. Immediate Assessment: Call our 24/7 emergency line for instant medical consultation

  2. Rapid Coordination: Our medical team coordinates with local providers and your chosen physicians

  3. Safe Transport: Medical evacuation via air ambulance, commercial medical escort, or specialized transport

  4. Continued Care: Direct admission to your preferred hospital system

Response Budgets

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: Up to $50,000 (Essentials) or higher limits (RESPONSE™)

  • Medical Repatriation: Up to $2,000,000 to hospital of choice

  • Medical Stabilization: $1,500/day for up to 7 days before transport

  • Mortal Remains: Up to $25,000 including family travel costs

When Travel Goes Wrong, Costs Add Up Fast

Without proper protection, a single emergency can cost more than your entire vacation — or retirement.

International LifeLine members paid $0 out of pocket. Just their annual membership fee.

$150,000-$300,000
Air ambulance from Europe to US
$25,000-$75,000
Medical helicopter rescue
$15,000-$50,000
Commercial airline medical escort
$5,000-$25,000
Ground ambulance in remote areas

Why Choose International LifeLine?

Built on Experience. Driven by Purpose.

International LifeLine was founded by the team behind GEOS, the internationally recognized emergency response organization that pioneered global satellite emergency response services before becoming part of Garmin.

Today, we continue that tradition through calm, disciplined operational leadership delivered from our Houston Response Center and underwritten by leading syndicates at Lloyd's.


Founded by the Team
Behind GEOS

Lloyd's-backed
Programs

Houston
Response Centre

Global Emergency
Coordination

Decades of Experience

Trusted International Partnerships

Wherever You're Going, We're With You.

No matter the destination, the itinerary, or the unexpected turn a journey can take, you're never facing it alone.

One partner. Endless journeys.

Wherever You're Going,
We're With You.

No matter the destination, the itinerary, or the unexpected turn a journey can take, you're never facing it alone.

One partner. Endless journeys.