All information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of 6/9/2025. All information regarding Medjet’s services are based on a review of their website.
Let’s break down how EA+ compares to Medjet—and why EA+ may be the better fit for your travel needs.
Emergency Assistance Plus
Medjet Assist
| EA+ | Medjet Assist | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pricing Starts At: |
Individual $229 |
Individual $315 |
| Emergency Medical Evacuation | From one hospital to another when medically necessary | Hospital-to-hospital if stable |
| Return Home After Hospitalization | By any means necessary, arranged and paid for by EA+ | |
| Travel Companion Return Home Transport | ||
| Pet Return Assistance | ||
| Vehicle Return (Car, Motorcycle, RV) | ||
| Nurse or Medical Escort | Up to 2 if medically necessary | Commercial medical escorts when medically appropriate and approved |
| Repatriation of Deceased Remains | Coordination + costs included | |
| Emergency Message Transmission | ||
| Lost Luggage Assistance | ||
| Emergency Travel Coordination | Flights, hotels, and ground transport | |
| 24/7 U.S.-Based Emergency Hotline | Speak to real people anytime | |
| Family Plans |
Imagine this:
You’re on a hiking trip in Montana with your spouse and your dog. After a bad fall, you’re taken by local emergency services to the nearest hospital and admitted for treatment. This is where your travel assistance plan kicks in.
Both EA+ and Medjet can help with hospital-to-hospital transport if you need to be moved to a different facility. But what happens after that?
EA+ is there not just in the moment of crisis, but for everything that comes after.
Emergency Assistance Plus has protected millions of members around the globe and has decades of experience coordinating emergency responses and complex travel logistics. With a U.S.-based 24/7 hotline, you’re never alone—no matter where or when the unexpected strikes.
Not all travel assistance plans are created equal. While Medjet stops at the hospital doors, EA+ sees you through the entire emergency journey—from incident to homecoming.
This module is intended to provide guidance regarding which EA+ membership options may best meet your needs. Please familiarize yourself with the recommended membership option(s) on the Plan Information page. Additional details about Expanded Evacuation can be found here, and Extended Family details can be found here.
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.
No. Both offer emergency air transport, but EA+ includes far more—like help getting home after hospitalization, travel companion transport, pet and vehicle return, and more.
Yes! But EA+ also includes ground transport, nurse escorts, and trip coordination—at no extra charge.
EA+ brings you home. Medjet doesn’t.
Not always. If you’re admitted to a hospital while traveling, EA+ will step in with key benefits like emergency medical evacuation, transportation home, and travel companion assistance. But many EA+ services don’t require hospitalization—such as lost luggage assistance, RV or vehicle return, emergency message relay, and more.
Yes. EA+ will arrange and pay for your travel companion and pet to return home if you're hospitalized and unable to travel.
No. EA+ is open to all travelers, regardless of age or health status.
EA+ starts at just $229/year, while Medjet starts at $315/year for individuals. EA+ offers more protection at a better price.
All information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of 6/9/2025. All information regarding Medjet’s services are based on a review of their website.