Hi, we will be going to Japan this late May . We already have Allianz annual plan. Thinking if we should still get a medjet insurance as one of the travelers is in his late 70’s but healthy. Thought I read about medical transport back to US ( God forbid, should there be an incident). In this case wondering which will be the primary travel insurance and if it will be more complicated to talk to both insurance should an event occur? Thank you.
Posted by
Freedonia
18894 posts
I have both an annual Allianz Travel policy and a Medjet Assist Policy.
My Allianz policy does include medical evacuation but only to the nearest hospital that can handle my medical problem.
Medjet Assist offers evacuation to the hospital of your choosing. And that could be back in the USA.
Big difference.
If you get both policies, you let Allianz pay for your expenses in Japan. You let Medjet Assist take care of the evacuation.
BTW, if you are a member of AARP you can get a discount on Medjet Assist.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
10152 posts
Like Frank I have both annual Allianz and Medjet.
Posted by
AZ 🌵
3603 posts
Remember that anyone 75 and older needs to manually apply and submit a doctor’s statement. Your late 70’s traveller needs to apply asap.
https://medjetassist.com/diamond-membership
I have both Allianz and Medjet Horizon. Fortunately never filed a claim with either.
Posted by
OP
san Francisco
739 posts
Hi Frank II , Carol and Horsewoofie, Thanks a
Lot for your replies . I will help him call medjet to apply.
Posted by
OP
san Francisco
739 posts
Hi, I am trying to call medjet to help one of the travelers apply. I called 1-800-527-7478 and it is for someone who is already a member. I guess I will need to help him apply online only . Thanks.
Posted by
OP
san Francisco
739 posts
Hi, I tried to call medjet again and finally someone answered who was helpful. I was able to get the quote and a form to fill up and for his doctor to sign since he is over 75yo. Thanks a lot!