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So I’m just trying to gather all the information I can at this point. My BIL was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident in the Dominican on Saturday night. He had emergency surgery on his brain and has been sedated and on the ventilator since. He is doing ok, severely injured obviously, but is not requiring as much sedation, is more responsive, although still on the vent. Anyway, when he is ready to medevac out, I am mostly familiar with the process (I am a NICU nurse, we do transport a lot). I have been in contact with a medevac company here that was recommended by a colleague. I have been connected with a doc in JAX who will accept him as a patient (also through a colleague/family friend). I know when we are ready, the doctor here will have to contact the transfer center at the accepting hospital. I just want to make sure my bases are all covered and I’m asking all the right questions. Any input/advice/encouragement would be great.
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Jan 30, 2019 21:17
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gently caress, that's awful. I had MedJetAssist insurance for years, but it's lapsed now as of Jan 1st. All I can tell you is that I looked into it from an insurance perspective and it was incredibly expensive, like $100k for an average distance (couple thousand mile) medical flight. Does his medical insurance cover repatriation? IIRC many do not if 'equivalent medical care is available' in the host country, for which DR may or may not qualify. I think I got mine in the first place in 2008 since Panama was considered first-world medical care and my home insurance did not cover repatriation from there, back when I was a US resident. Of course depending on prognosis and necessary care etc it may make sense to repatriate him, since his life is worth more than being hosed by insurance companies. Isn't there a forum for medical goons? They'll maybe know more since this is a US/Canada-centric forum.
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Jan 30, 2019 22:44
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Out of curiosity, what city/hospital is he in? Quality of care varies widely through the DR. Definitely evac when possible.
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Feb 3, 2019 22:23
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So for the curious I managed to get him out. It was quite the ordeal. He’s lucky to be alive and not paralysed. But now if anyone needs advice on the medevac process I’m now well versed! 🤣
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Feb 6, 2019 06:29
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Miranda posted:So for the curious I managed to get him out. It was quite the ordeal. He’s lucky to be alive and not paralysed. Did his health insurance cover it, or did he have travel insurance? Or is he on the line for an $60k medical flight?
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Feb 6, 2019 08:54
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