Airlift Insurance Coverage

Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by pellis, May 14, 2013.

  1. pellis

    pellis New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2013
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
  2. ARGAMA

    ARGAMA Member

    Joined:
    Aug 31, 2010
    Messages:
    292
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    IT Manager
    Location:
    Fountain Valley, CA
    I just followed the link and read the thread. I have PPO insurance and I am also a AAA member so that means I will get a $10 discount and can get this for $39 per year. Also, this does NOT provide any coverage in NV and UT as I read one of the post toward the end of the thread. I have not done any out of state riding so this will fit my need for now.

    Thanks for the info!
     
  3. Wrecker

    Wrecker Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2012
    Messages:
    331
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    Consultant; I teach bad vs. good.
    Location:
    Huntington Beach
    What if "Air Methods" is not the company used for transport? Are they the only air transport service, or is there a possibility of another transport for which you would be liable?
     
  4. Bullseye

    Bullseye New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2010
    Messages:
    523
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Newbury Park, CA
    Don't assume that you're not already covered...
    I'm with Kaiser. My policy states that if the medivac is necessary, they pick-up the entire tab.
     
  5. pellis

    pellis New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2013
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    That is a good point. I know Mercy Air or the SB County helicopter were the only life flight helicopters I ever saw out in the area where District 37 holds it's desert races (and I saw them many times). But based on their coverage map, this plan may not be very beneficial for some.

    http://www.airmethods.com/omniadvantage/coverage-map
     
  6. auger

    auger Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2007
    Messages:
    124
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    Retired from fixing helicopters
    Location:
    CA
    I work for this company and have for over 20 yrs and there is a lot more to the billing process and different insurances. AMC has over 400 helicopters and not all are in the Omni coverage. AMC does bill your insurance company.
     
  7. Danimal

    Danimal Gary the Cat

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2008
    Messages:
    1,441
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    36
    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Called my insurance company a few months ago, medically necessary airlift is the same co-pay as an ambulance.
    $100.00
    I even used a mtb accident in the back country as an example.

    If your insured, check before you buy.
     
  8. dstepper

    dstepper (R.I.P.) Over the hill

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2005
    Messages:
    12,683
    Likes Received:
    34
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    www.themostprogram.com owner
    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Home Page:
    If Omni is not the first responder what do you do wait for them to send a chopper. Most evacs I have seen have been done by local Sheriff copter.
     

Share This Page

Help keep STR alive, please click the donation button below