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MedjetAssist, the premier medical evacuation and repatriation membership program in the United States for savvy travelers and corporations, announced today that 16-time PGA Tour champion Jim Furyk will be the company’s national spokesperson for the next two years.
“Becoming a member of MedjetAssist was a natural for me,” said Jim Furyk. “As much time as I spend away from home, both on the Tour and with personal commitments, my Medjet membership takes away any worry about what would happen if I get sick or injured. Rest assured I always pack my Medjet card.”
"Jim Furyk is the consummate professional both on and off the golf course," said Roy Berger, president of MedjetAssist. "He is well respected in the golf world and represents the values of Medjet and our brand image. We are honored to have Jim as part of our team."
Read the full press release here.
It is estimated that from late February to late April there will be more than five million American spring breakers hitting the slopes and basking on beaches here in the U.S. and abroad. If your child or grandchild is heading out on a spring break vacation this year, make sure they have a back up plan in the event an unexpected illness or injury arises.
Travel savvy parents can protect their Spring Breaker this year with a Medjet Spring Break Care Package. This package is designed specifically for a short-term spring break vacation. It includes medical evacuation protection for travelers who are more than 150 miles from home, an extensive travel medical kit and a TSA-approved liquids bag. Available in 8- and 15-day increments, this package comes at a discounted price and includes gift packaging, shipping and handling. Starting at $117 you can protect your student traveler for less than one night in most hotels.
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Lauren Kaufman VP, Spring O'Brien 212.620.7100 x211 laurenk@spring-obrien.com
Jennifer L. Reisfeld Account Supervisor, Spring O'Brien 212.620.7100 x238 jennifer@spring-obrien.com
Medical emergencies don't take a vacation. Some of our most recent Medjet medical evacuations are listed below along with a feature medical transport. Contact us if you would like more information on one of the transports listed below.
Boyton Beach, FL to Woodbury, NY Cost of Transport $13,950 Cost to Member $0
St. Maarten to Leuders, TX Cost of Transport $20,750 Cost to Member $0
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February 01, 2012
About.com profiles Medjet regarding travel assistance for air-medical transport as it relates to adventure travel.
MedjetAssist offers just what its name implies. The company arranges for [transfer to the hospital of the member's choice] from a hospital virtually anywhere in the world. After consultations with the attending medical staff and the member's own physicians, MedjetAssist will arrange for transportation to bring any members hospitalized more than 150 miles from home to the hospital of their choice. If physically able to fly commercial, members fly first class accompanied by medical personnel. If commercial air travel is not medically tenable, members are evacuated on a medically equipped [air ambulance.]
If you're under the age of 75 Medjet won't ask any questions about your health, and there are no adventure travel exclusions. There are no out of pocket deductibles or claim forms. Short-term and diamond memberships [for travelers over age 75 to 85] options are available for singles, couples and families.