Emergency Assistance Plus® (EA+®) Does What Travel Insurance Doesn’t. If You’re Hospitalized Far from Home, Travel Insurance Won’t Bring You Back Home. EA+ Will.
If you’ve already looked into travel insurance — or bought a plan — you’re ahead of the game.
But here’s something most people don’t realize…
Travel insurance doesn’t cover everything.
It can help with delays, cancellations, and even some medical treatment while you’re away.
But if you end up in the hospital and need to get home?
That’s usually not covered. Not by insurance. Not by Medicare. Not by your credit card benefits.
That’s the gap EA+ was built to fill.
Most travelers assume their insurance covers medical evacuation. And in some cases, it does — but only under strict, limited conditions.
But here’s the catch:
Medical evacuation usually just gets you to the nearest hospital that can treat you — not back home.
The average cost of an air ambulance within the U.S. is $36,711.
International? $250,000 or more.(1)
EA+ gives you a simple, affordable way to avoid all of that.
One flat annual fee — just $229 — and if something goes wrong, you’re not stranded. You’re protected. You’re supported. You’re going home.
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Patricia P., Oregon
“I was taking a vacation trip to Nevada to see my brother and nephew. Two days into my vacation, I was visiting my nephew at his home. Shortly after I arrived there, I was standing and did not see that I was right beside the edge of his sunken living room. Suddenly I fell off the edge, causing great pain! I was taken to Urgent Care, then transported to the hospital where x-rays showed I had broken my hip. During my hospital stay and after my surgery, I contacted EA+ for their help. EA+ was magnificent. They made arrangements and paid for my air flight ...”Continue reading
Emergency Assistance Plus is not insurance. It’s a membership service that steps in where insurance taps out.
For one low annual fee, EA+ includes:
You don’t have to be on an international vacation.
EA+ protects you when visiting grandkids, snowbirding in Florida, or driving cross-country.
Insurance kicks in after the emergency. EA+ shows up during — when you actually need help.
Get Protected NowIt’s not just about saving money — it’s about knowing you’re not on your own.
When something unexpected happens, you don’t want confusion or red tape.
You want someone who can step in, take over, and get you home.
You want your spouse — or your kids — to have one number to call and a real expert on the line — not a maze of websites or confusion. A single call puts a professional in charge of next steps, fast.
That’s what EA+ provides: calm in the middle of the chaos.
Real help. Real coordination. And the comfort of knowing you’re protected, start to finish.
Yes. EA+ isn’t travel insurance, it’s a medical and travel assistance plan. It works alongside travel insurance, in fact, many members pair EA+ with traditional insurance for full protection. Travel Insurance kicks in after the emergency, while EA+ shows up during - when you actually need help.
EA+ is worldwide coverage. Whether you are traveling in the United States or abroad, you are covered. We do not have any U.S. restrictions for the coverage area which means you are covered when traveling away from home in all U.S. states. If you are traveling abroad, we will cover you as long as the country is not on a Level 4 Do Not Travel list per the state department.
If you are traveling to a country that is on the OFAC-sanctioned list or to a country with a U.S. Department of State Level 4 (Do Not Travel) Travel Advisory at the time of departure, you are not eligible for transportation by EA+*. If you’re unsure of the status of a country in which you are planning to travel, please visit www.emergencyassistanceplus.com/OFAC and www.emergencyassistanceplus.com/traveladvisories to view the current countries with restrictions.
*Note: If your destination has a Level 4 (Do Not Travel) Travel Advisory from the U.S. Department of State only due to COVID, requests for transportation caused by, or resulting from COVID, will not be provided, but transportation requests for other illnesses or injuries will be considered in accordance with the rules and regulations of your membership.
No. It’s a travel assistance membership. No claims, no deductibles. Just help.
The annual cost of the plan depends on which plan you purchase. We have many options available to meet your needs. We also have some add-ons available that will allow you to customize your plan and tailor the services to your travel and protection needs. Please refer to our plans and pricing, or take our helpful questionnaire to receive a personalized recommendation. The rates you see quoted throughout the website are the annual costs of membership and provide protection for every trip you take, all year.
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Most people assume they’re covered for everything when they travel — until something goes wrong.
That’s when insurance fine print shows up.
That’s when the gap becomes real.
EA+ fills that gap.
It’s the call your family can make when no one else is answering.
It’s the plan that gets you home — without delays, or surprises.
You don’t need to figure it out alone.
EA+ is how you stay in control, even when things go sideways.
(1) Source: Squaremouth, citing CDC data.
