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Emergency Assistance Plus® (EA+®)

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Emergency Assistance Plus

With our active lifestyles, it's critical for VFW Members to set up a solid back-up plan … to help you handle almost any crisis away from home.

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Overview

What would you do if you or your family needed emergency medical assistance during a road trip or family vacation? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling across the country or across the world, if you have a medical emergency, Emergency Assistance Plus® (EA+®) gives you peace of mind with 24-hour emergency assistance.

EA+ stands as a safety net against emergency medical transportation expenses that your health insurance may not cover, so you can trust us to get the job done. You'll feel confident knowing that if you are injured or fall ill while traveling and require hospitalization, or if you lose your medications, Emergency Assistance Plus will be standing by, ready to come to your aid 24 hours a day, no matter where you travel around the world. That’s our guarantee to all VFW Members.

Don’t face an emergency alone again. EA+ steps in to help you with more than 20 emergency and medical assistance services so you have more time to focus on your recovery and not on costs. Some of our key services include: Emergency Medical Evacuation, Transportation After Stabilization, and Assistance for Companions.*

Unlike similar programs, we work hard to keep our rates low so you can save money for more important things in life. Plus, our no-obligation money-back guarantee allows you a full 30-day examination period in case you change your mind about this service.

EA+ is the only emergency assistance program that has earned the approval of the VFW, so you can rest assured this membership will always have your back when a crisis strikes. Wherever you go, Emergency Assistance Plus goes with you. Enroll now and start protecting your loved ones today!

*This is only an outline of the plan's features. Hospitalization (admitted as an inpatient) is a requirement to be eligible for some services. All services must be arranged and provided by EA+. Please read your Member Guide carefully to understand all the services available to you, as well as any rules and regulations. Click here to view a sample of the EA+ Plan details. Washington state residents must be traveling more than 100 miles away from home to be eligible for EA+ services.to view a sample of the EA+ Plan details. Washington state residents must be traveling more than 100 miles away from home to be eligible for EA+ services. EA+ is not insurance, it is an emergency medical and travel assistance service program.

SERVICES

If you get sick or hurt while away from home in the U.S. or abroad, you’ll want help right away. Emergency Assistance Plus provides you and your family the medical and emergency assistance you need for when a crisis strikes. Here’s a look at some of the important services and features EA+ has to offer:

Medical Evacuation

Emergency Medical Monitoring by an EA+ medical expert to make sure you get the appropriate care in a medical emergency.

Emergency Medical Evacuation via ground or, air ambulance if deemed medically necessary, to get you to a more appropriate hospital if your current facility can’t properly treat your medical condition.

Medical Specialist sent to you if your condition can’t be evaluated by phone and you cannot be moved and local treatment is unavailable.

Continuous Updates to a designated family member and/or a physician to keep them informed during your medical emergency.

Medical Assistance

Transfer of Insurance Information to Medical Providers to assist with admission and to ensure your medical care is not delayed or denied.

Advance Medical Payments paid directly to the hospital or physician against a valid credit card to keep your medical care going.

Prescription Replacement Assistance if your medications are lost or stolen.

24-Hour Doctor/ER/Dentist/Attorney Locator Assistance to help you quickly find a professional no matter where you are in the world.

Assistance For Companions

One Round-Trip Economy-Class Airline Ticket to bring a loved one to your bedside if you’re traveling alone and become hospitalized.

Airfare Home for Dependent Children or Grandchildren who are left unattended if you’re unable to care for them due to your hospitalization.

Emergency Message Forwarding Assistance if you are unable to reach a family member or traveling companion during an emergency.

Pet Care and Return Home Assistance if you’re traveling with a pet and cannot care for them due to an accident or illness.

Ticket Home for a Traveling Companion if EA+ evacuates you from one hospital to another, transports you home or you pass away while traveling.

Transportation Home

Transportation Home after hospitalization via a one-way airline ticket, arranged and provided by EA+.

Nurse Escort provided if deemed medically necessary to provide continued medical care during your trip home.

Return of Deceased Remains service to bring your body home if you pass away while traveling.

Vehicle Return if you can’t drive your vehicle back home because your documented medical emergency prohibits it and your companion can’t drive it either.

Other Vital Travel Assistance Available to EA+ Members Includes:

Destination Intelligence regarding weather, travel, health, inoculations, travel restrictions, and special events.

Real-time Security Intelligence in the event you feel threatened by political unrest, social instability, weather conditions, or health hazards.

Emergency Cash Transfer Assistance (against a valid credit card) if your wallet is lost or stolen.

Lost Luggage Assistance helps you track down any lost luggage.

Document Replacement Assistance if important documents like your passport, driver’s license, or birth certificate are lost or stolen during your trip.

Language Interpretation Assistance to connect you with an interpreter over the phone if you’re traveling in a foreign country and require translation assistance for medical emergencies.

Assistance Making Flight Arrangements, securing visas, and with other logistics if you decide to leave a threatening situation.

*This is only an outline of the plan's features. Hospitalization (admitted as an inpatient) is a requirement to be eligible for some services. All services must be arranged and provided by EA+. Please read your Member Guide carefully to understand all the services available to you, as well as any rules and regulations. Click here to view a sample of the EA+ Plan details. Washington state residents must be traveling more than 100 miles away from home to be eligible for EA+ services. EA+ is not insurance, it is an emergency medical and travel assistance service program.

Annual Rates

Member Only Member & Family
$129 $169
 

EA+ Enrollment Guarantees:

  • Full protection for yourself—regardless of your age, there are no medical questions to answer - you cannot be turned down.
  • Full protection for your family—with a Family Plan, spouse and dependent children cannot be turned down.
  • 30-Day Risk-Free Trial—cancel within 30 days, before utilizing the services, and your entire payment will be refunded, as long as you have not used the services.

Terms

There are many ways EA+ helps protect you from medical mishaps. But to keep the price reasonable, there are some restrictions you should know about. For example, your trip must be for reasons other than medical. You're not covered if your trip is just for treatment at a distant clinic or hospital. Also, EA+ is not a substitute for your medical insurance. Your regular insurance pays for your medical care. EA+ provides for all the extra services described in these materials, which help ensure you get an accurate diagnosis and proper ongoing care. Plus, EA+ helps make sure you get home quickly and safely if need be. And because EA+ is a membership, there are no claims for reimbursement — we make all of the arrangements for you!

*This is only an outline of the plan’s features. Hospitalization (admitted as an inpatient) is a requirement to be eligible for some services. All services must be arranged by EA+. Please read your Member Guide carefully to understand all the services available to you, as well as any rules and regulations. Click here to view a sample of the EA+ Plan details. Washington state residents must be traveling more than 100 miles away from home to be eligible for EA+ services. EA+ is not insurance, it is an emergency medical and travel assistance service program.

P.O. Box 47150, Phoenix, AZ 85068

To Enroll or for questions call 1-877-850-0183.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday

8am-7pm Eastern

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR TRAVEL EMERGENCY 

If you have an EA+ membership, and you are experiencing a medical emergency while traveling, please call 9-1-1 first. Once you have been admitted to the hospital, contact EA+ as soon as possible. Please note EA+ is not a first responder.

Emergency Assistance is available 24/7/365:

1-866-816-2073 (if in the U.S.)

1-603-328-1752 (if outside the U.S.)

Emergency Assistance Plus® and EA+® are trademarks belonging to Worldwide Rescue & Security, Inc., and are used with permission.

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For over 25 years, EA+ has protected nearly 2 million travelers! 

Did you know? Over 550,000 people require air ambulance service every year! The average air ambulance trip is 5 miles and costs $12,000 to $25,000 per flight!*

*National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

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NEW Per-Trip Travel Protection Only for EA+ Members

Save money on every trip you decide to protect, thanks to TripInsure Plus by EA+ . TripInsure Plus is designed to complement your EA+ membership.

Your most valued EA+ services such as Medical Evacuation and Transportation Home do not overlap with the travel protection benefits you get through TripInsure Plus, so you don’t pay for any duplication.

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Note that TripInsure Plus is designed specifically for EA+ members. Please enroll in EA+ first before purchasing TripInsure Plus.