GLOBAL RESCUE GROUP MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
NOMADIC WATERS has been partnered with Global Rescue since day 1, and because of this great relationship, we have been grandfathered into a special group rate that is designed to fit perfectly into our Guest's travel schedule. As you can imagine during these challenging days, the world of medical evacuation coverage and trip cancelation insurance has changed dramatically. Thankfully, Global Rescue has chosen to continue with our special pricing which covers 10 days of travel.
NOTE: THIS IS VERY BASIC COVERAGE, but you have the option to customize your own policy (here). Some of our Guests already have annual memberships with GR, and that is perfectly fine. We just want to ensure all of our Guests have a plan.
OUR MOST ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. WHAT DOES IT COVER?
A. This basic Travel Care coverage offers emergency transportation during a medical crisis to the nearest qualified medical facility deemed by Global Rescue. In their words: "Travel Memberships provide field rescue to all members and medical advisory, evacuation, and intelligence services for travelers more than 100 miles from home. Security advisory and evacuation coverage upgrades are also available."
Q. HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO DEPLOY GLOBAL RESCUE SERVICES?
A. We did call the Global Rescue Advisory Team once for a guest who was very sick. It turns out he was continually taking his malaria medication on an empty stomach. We have never needed to request a rescue.
Q. WHAT IF MY TRAVEL IS MORE THAN 10 DAYS?
A. Global Rescue offers package prices of 14 days for $159 or 30 days for $229. More info can be found here.
Q. SO YOUR GROUP RATE IS FOR BASIC COVERAGE, WHAT IF I WANT TO STEP UP THE POLICY?
A. We highly recommend this. You can change your Travel Care membership to a customized Total Care membership here. Total Care Memberships provide 24x7 access to world-class virtual healthcare, including Urgent and Specialty consults. This membership includes all of the features of a Travel Care Membership.
Q. WHEN EXACTLY DOES THIS COVERAGE START?
A. Coverage begins once you are 100 miles from your home.
Q. DOES THIS COVERAGE COST MORE IF I'M 75 OR OLDER?
A. YES, the price will double, but it's still very reasonable. We will put you in contact with Global Rescue for a brief phone call and they will walk you through your best membership options.
Q. IS THIS THE SAME AS HEALTH INSURANCE?
A. ABSOLUTELY NOT. This coverage is all about your transportation to a medical facility. Think about the costs of sending in a medical floatplane to find us deep in the jungle, this would cost a small fortune. The standard procedure for a foreigner in a Brazilian hospital is for the patient to pay for services first, and then submit those receipts to their healthcare provider when they return home.
Q. IS THIS THE SAME AS TRIP CANCELATION INSURANCE?
A. ABSOLUTELY NOT. This membership is solely designed for transportation during medical emergencies. Trip Cancellation insurance is a completely different coverage.
IS THIS TRIP CANCELATION INSURANCE?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. This membership is solely designed for medical emergencies. Trip Cancellation insurance is completely different.
With the current pandemic, the trip cancelation insurance business has dramatically changed. Here's how we see things from an outfitter's perspective: We always recommend trip cancelation insurance, it's just the smart thing to do. The reality is that the companies who have offered these policies in the past have either closed their doors or now have high premiums.
Some Guests like to rely on insurance provided through their credit cards. We've assisted Guests in the past with these claims and to be perfectly honest, its like pulling teeth to get your money back from these companies. They are very good at not paying out.
HERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS
Global Rescue does offer trip cancelation insurance that is hassle-free and has a track record of paying out. Be warned, this coverage is not inexpensive, but they will take care of you. Feel free to reach out to them directly with your questions (800.381.9754).