Global Rescue and MDVIP when Traveling

Nobody ever expects to become injured or ill while traveling. Unfortunately, health emergencies do occur and your health or travel insurance will not bring you home. In order to give you peace of mind while traveling, MDVIP has partnered with Global Rescue.

Global Rescue is an emergency services company that allows you to decide when and where you are transported, should you or a family member be hospitalized more than 160 miles from home. It is guaranteed you will be brought to the U.S. hospital of your choice.

Global Rescue provides best in class medical, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and security services worldwide through their exclusive relationship with Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Through our partnership, you benefit from the realtime advisory services of some of the world's finest specialists and a network of nearly 3,000 hospitals worldwide where Global Rescue teams and your MDVIP affiliated physician can oversee your care. The rescue teams are comprised of paramedics, physicians and security personnel who are veterans of elite medical rescue units of the United States Military. Global Rescue utilizes over 180 medically equipped aircraft in 30 countries on seven continents. Additionally, they are the official provider of aeromedical services to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Teams.

There are many other services that Global Rescue offers, like communication updates with your loved ones, emergency passport services and more. Global Rescue has several levels of membership; you can sign up for an entire year, a single trip or customize your membership to best meet your needs. Your MDVIP membership does not include a Global Rescue membership. For more information, visit the Global Rescue Website or call 800-381-9754.