MEDJET: From Wellness to Essential Homecomings for Execs on the Move

The gym stipends, mindfulness apps, and step challenges of the last decades have given way to something far more essential: protecting the physical safety and peace of mind of the people companies can least afford to lose. For senior executives whose calendars resemble flight logs, wellness now extends beyond diet and downtime. It’s about mobility, security, and the ability to come home—fast—when things go wrong.

The new emblem of that shift isn’t an office yoga mat but a line item in a benefits spreadsheet: a Medjet membership. Once the preserve of elite travelers and private-jet owners, the air-medical transport and crisis-response service has quietly become one of the most coveted perks among executives who travel for work.

“As travel has ramped back up and risks have become more complex, companies are recognizing the gaps in traditional coverage,” says Mike Hallman, President and CEO of Medjet. “Medjet members want to be able to be moved to a hospital of their choice at home. That’s what we do, and that’s why you need a Medjet membership on top of those other types of coverages.”

The New Currency of Wellness: Reassurance

As global business resumes its pre-pandemic rhythm – and executives once again cross continents in a single week – employers are reassessing what it means to safeguard their people. The new wellness currency is reassurance: the knowledge that if a medical emergency, political crisis, or violent incident occurs abroad, an employee can be brought home to their own hospital and family without delay or bureaucracy.

Founded in 1991 in Birmingham, Alabama, Medjet pioneered the concept of medical transport membership. Unlike traditional travel insurance, which reimburses expenses after the fact and typically covers only transport to the “nearest acceptable facility,” Medjet arranges and pays for full transfer to the hospital of a member’s choice at home … from almost anywhere in the world. No claims, no cost limits, no fine print dictating “medical necessity.”

“Comparing Medjet to travel insurance is apples to oranges,” Hallman explains. “We always recommend travelers carry medical coverage. But those policies get you to a nearby hospital and pay that hospital — they don’t get you moved to a hospital at home. Medjet is specific to getting you back to doctors you know, a hospital you trust, and family to watch over you. That’s what fulfills a company’s true duty of care.”

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Wellness, Redefined for a Riskier World

The need for such assurance has grown alongside the volatility of global travel. Hospitals across Europe are strained by staffing shortages. Emergency rooms overflow. In some regions, escalating crime and growing political unrest add layers of risk few business travelers anticipated five years ago. A June 2025 survey of 951 global travel buyers, suppliers, and other industry professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East/Africa by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) cites growing concerns around safety and duty of care (46%) and border detentions (31%), both up 9 points since April 2025.

“If a member of your team becomes the victim of a violent crime, gets into a dangerous situation, or just simply disappears, it’s very important to have professionals to call,” Hallman says. “That’s what our MedjetHorizon membership adds—24/7 access to security and crisis response for a wide range of safety threats while traveling.”

For executives accustomed to autonomy, that access can mean the difference between a trip derailed and a crisis contained. The MedjetHorizon membership covers events that fall outside the medical realm: terrorism, natural disasters, wrongful detention, political evacuations. “Travelers worry about their safety while traveling,” Hallman notes. “We’ve seen the numbers spike in recent years.”


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The ROI of Care

For corporations, a Medjet membership is more than an insurance policy; it’s a strategic safeguard and a critical membership service. A single medical transport from Europe or Asia can cost upward of $150,000; from more remote regions, the cost can climb past $250,000. Within the U.S., even a domestic air transport can exceed $40,000. Against those numbers, a membership that starts at $99 for an eight-day trip or $315 annually represents a sound investment, particularly when scaled for frequent travelers.

The real return, however, is cultural. Offering Medjet coverage to senior teams signals an employer’s deeper commitment: We value you enough to protect not only your productivity but your person. As Hallman puts it, “Medjet doesn’t replace a company’s suite of travel coverage. It elevates it. Getting a sick or injured traveler back to a hospital they trust, to doctors they know and family nearby, is far better at fulfilling duty of care than leaving them in an ‘adequate’ facility far from home.”

Thousands of law firms, engineering companies, professional associations, and small-to-medium businesses now count themselves among Medjet’s corporate clients, alongside Fortune 500 firms and marquee organizations like Morgan Stanley, the NFL, and AARP. Many companies go a step further, offering optional upgrades that allow employees to include spouses and children. It’s a simple but powerful way to say family is important, Hallman notes.

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A Wellness Benefit That Travels Well

The post-pandemic era has also blurred the line between business and leisure travel and it is a shift that has made Medjet’s all-encompassing approach especially relevant. “To us, a member is a member,” Hallman says. “We don’t differentiate between business and personal travel. That helps eliminate the gray area that comes with ‘bleisure’ trips and shows that a company cares about their people while they’re on vacation too.”

For frequent travelers, that seamless protection offers both continuity and calm. In a world of hybrid work and constant motion, wellness has evolved to mean something more holistic: physical, mental, and emotional safety. The assurance that a company has its executives’ backs, wherever they are, can reduce anxiety in ways no app or incentive program can.

A Reflection of Modern Leadership

The rise of executive wellness reflects an evolution in leadership psychology as well. Today’s top performers value agency — the ability to make choices that preserve control and dignity, even under duress. For an executive hospitalized overseas, being able to return to a hospital at home on his or her own terms means more than convenience; it’s a reaffirmation of autonomy. In this way, Medjet aligns with the broader wellness movement’s shift from perks to protection, from mindfulness to mobilization

There’s also an ESG to this new wellness landscape. Under the “social” pillar of environmental, social, and governance criteria, companies are being measured not only by how they treat customers and communities, but also by how they protect their people. Incorporating travel safety solutions like Medjet into benefits packages demonstrates foresight and accountability: qualities investors increasingly look for in leadership.

“In a globalized workplace, solutions that tie into holistic well-being — physical, mental, and safety — can reduce a lot of anxiety around travel,” Hallman adds. “And reducing that anxiety is good for performance.”

The Quiet Power Move

The surge in Medjet memberships across industries, including finance, technology, energy, consulting, suggests that this mindset is spreading fast. For organizations whose teams operate globally, providing Medjet as a benefit is no longer seen as a luxury. It’s part of operational continuity, a hedge against risk, and a powerful signal to clients and stakeholders alike.

In that sense, 2025 may be remembered as the year corporate wellness matured. The metrics have changed: fewer steps counted, more safeguards built. As business travel reasserts its place in the world’s economy, the companies investing in their people’s security are setting the standard for what responsible leadership looks like.

For road warriors, frequent flyers and executives on the move, the ultimate wellness benefit may just be — quite literally — the power to come home.


This article was originally published in Business Traveler Magazine (US). READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON BUSINESSTRAVELLER.COM