06/05/2026
Picture this: you are on vacation in another country or a remote part of America when the unthinkable happens. A serious accident involves your spouse or loved one, and every second counts. In emergency medicine, the first 60 minutes are often called the “golden hour,” when quick medical care can make the biggest difference.
In moments like these, an ambulance or air ambulance may arrive to get your loved one to the care they need as quickly as possible. At the time, the focus is on saving lives. The financial shock often comes later, when the bills arrive.
MASA helps protect members from the high cost of emergency medical transportation, including ground ambulance, air ambulance, and certain hospital-to-hospital transports. Many ambulance services may be out-of-network, even when the hospital is in-network, and insurance may not cover the full cost. MASA’s website also highlights no deductibles, no copays, no coinsurance, and no network limitations for eligible claims.
Depending on the plan selected, MASA may also help with services such as return transportation, companion transportation, vehicle or RV return, and mortal remains transportation when emergencies happen away from home.
In an emergency, always call 911 first. MASA is designed to help with the transportation costs and coordination that may follow, giving families more peace of mind during an already difficult time.
For more information, visit masamtsagent.com.
Jerome Obinabo
