Global Medical Evacuation & Rescue Memberships for Missionaries
- ministrymedicine
- Nov 7
- 3 min read
If you’re serving overseas or leading mission teams, it’s wise to have a medical evacuation and rescue membership. Regular travel insurance may only cover care at the nearest adequate hospital, but these organizations specialize in getting you to the hospital of your choice—even if that means transporting you home.
Here are several reliable providers that missionaries commonly use for medical evacuation:
Medical Evacuation Services
1. Global Rescue – One of the most trusted names in the field, Global Rescue provides worldwide field rescue, medical evacuation, and transport to the hospital of your choice. They also offer a security evacuation add-on and operate a 24/7 global operations center. Their memberships can be short-term or annual, making them ideal for both short trips and long-term missionaries.
2. EvacMD – This group allows evacuation even if you haven’t been hospitalized yet, which is important for missionaries in remote places. Their membership includes over $1 million in medical transport benefits and they use their own medical and transport teams.
3. Covac Global – This company provides both medical and security evacuation without requiring local hospitalization. They even include benefits for quarantine and infectious disease situations, which can be a big help in developing or unstable regions.
4. One World Rescue – One World Rescue focuses on getting you to the hospital you choose rather than just the nearest one. They also offer global crisis response and multilingual support—helpful for missionaries in areas where communication can be difficult.
5. Medjet (MedjetHorizon) – Medjet offers flexible options for both short-term trips and annual memberships. Once you’re stabilized, they’ll transport you to your hospital of choice. Their Horizon plan adds crisis and security response, which is useful for missions in volatile areas.
6. International LifeLine – LifeLine offers global evacuation and repatriation coverage that works for both international and domestic travel. They have family and group membership options, which makes it convenient for mission families or teams.
7. AirMed International – AirMed provides worldwide air medical transport, including bedside-to-bedside service and second-opinion support. They specialize in getting you to the hospital of your choice when local care isn’t sufficient.
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Tips for Missionaries and Sending Agencies:
• Make sure your plan allows evacuation without hospitalization—some require local admission before they’ll act.
• Choose coverage that lets you be taken to the hospital of your choice, not just the nearest facility.
• Security evacuation options are important if you’re serving in politically unstable or high-crime regions.
• Family or group memberships can be much more affordable for mission teams.
• Remember that these memberships supplement your health insurance—they don’t replace it.
• Always carry your membership card and emergency contact numbers while traveling.
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A Note from Ministry Medicine International:
At Ministry Medicine International, we exist to help missionaries stay healthy, safe, and effective in the work of the Gospel. We offer pre-field health briefings, travel health protocols, wellness support, and access to trusted medical resources for those serving cross-culturally. If you need guidance choosing an evacuation plan, setting up medical protocols for your field, or managing ongoing health concerns while abroad, we’re here to help.
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