Medical Transportation Protection
Get the emergency medical transportation protection that could save your life, and life savings.
Why MASA?
Whether you are at home or away, MASA Medical Transport Solutions of Florida (MASA MTS of Florida®) helps ensure a medical emergency does not also become a financial emergency. It protects you from expenses Medicare and insurance plans often leave behind. A MASA membership helps protect you from out-of-pocket expenses for emergency medical transportation and associated expenses.
Did you know?
- The average cost of a ground ambulance ride is about $2,068. 1
- The average air ambulance bill is $72,469. *1
- Over 1 in 4 people have no emergency savings. 2
- 1 in 4 Americans didn’t call an ambulance during a medical emergency for fear of costs. 3
Association members save more: Secure a MASA program today at your exclusive association group rate.
How Does MASA Work?
When faced with an emergency, don’t think twice about calling 911 for help. Call 911 and get the help you need right away. You do not need to contact MASA or AMBA in a medical emergency.
Your MASA services includes more than just ambulance and air ambulance protection. It also covers services like hospital private room upgrades, vehicle return, and more, giving you added protection and peace of mind during your recovery.
Within 180 days of the emergency, submit your ambulance bills to MASA, who will confirm your primary health insurance has processed your claim. Then, MASA will work with the ambulance providers to resolve your transport bill and other costs included in your plan.
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We have a MASA solution to fit everyone's needs and budget.
MASA has been trusted for over 50 years and supports 2 million members globally. MASA offers the only comprehensive nationwide protection for emergency transportation costs, to safeguard you against catastrophic financial loss. Best of all, acceptance is guaranteed—no health questions, no medical history required.
While our core benefits are included in all MASA protection plans, additional services can vary depending on the plan you select. Depending on your age, health, job, travel schedule and hobbies, each plan can be extremely beneficial. To learn more about this medical transportation protection view the dropdowns below.
When considering what is right for you, we highly recommend speaking to one of our knowledgeable representatives or consult with a family member.
Platinum
Best suited for association members who primarily reside or travel within the United States and Canada, across both rural and urban communities.
- Emergency Ground Ambulance Coverage
- Hospital to Hospital Ground Ambulance Coverage
- Emergency Air Ambulance Coverage
- Hospital to Hospital Air Ambulance Coverage
- Repatriation to Hospital Near Home Coverage
- Patient Return Transportation Coverage
- Companion Emergency Transportation Coverage
- Hospital Visitor Air Transportation Coverage
- Minor Return Transportation Coverage
- Pet Return Transportation Coverage
- Vehicle & RV Return Coverage
- Organ Retrieval Transportation Coverage
- Organ Recipient Transportation Coverage
- Mortal Remains Return Transportation Coverage
Emergency Shield Plus
Best suited for association members who travel the world, enjoy cruises, and reside in rural and urban communities. Bonus feature…protection for grandchildren & great grandchildren.
- Worldwide Emergency Ground Ambulance Coverage
- Worldwide Hospital to Hospital Ground Ambulance Coverage
- Worldwide Emergency Air Ambulance Coverage
- Worldwide Hospital to Hospital Air Ambulance Coverage
- Worldwide Vehicle & RV Return Coverage
- Repatriation to Hospital Near Home Coverage
- Cruise Ship Evacuation Coverage
- Cruise Ship Return Transportation Coverage
- Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren Protection
- Companion Emergency Transportation Coverage
- Companion Return Transportation Coverage
- Hospital Visitor Air Transportation Coverage
- Hospital Visitor Ground Transportation Coverage
- Minor Return Transportation Coverage
- Pet Return Transportation Coverage
- Patient Return Transportation Coverage
- Post Admission Continued Care Transportation Coverage
- Sick While Away From Home Expense Protection
- Medical Payments Advisor
- Hospital Private Room Upgrade
- Extended Hospital Stay Incidental Expenses
- Organ Retrieval Transportation Coverage
- Organ Recipient Transportation Coverage
- Mortal Remains Return Transportation Coverage
- Transportation Interruption Expense Protection
Benefits of Upgrading
(Available to 50+ ages)
Lifetime Platinum
All of the above, plus…
- Medical Device Bracelet
- Attorney Search
- Emergency Message Relay Center
- Prepay Foreign Currency Emergency Transportation Coverage
- Nurse Helpline
- Physician Search
- Translation Services
- Global Advisor
- Concierge Service
Lifetime Emergency Shield Plus
All of the above, plus…
- International Hospital Indemnity Protection
- Medical Device Bracelet
- Attorney Search
- Emergency Message Relay Center
- Prepay Foreign Currency Emergency Transportation Coverage
- Nurse Helpline
- Physician Search
- Translation Services
- Global Advisor
- Concierge Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! MASA Medical Transport Solutions of Florida (MASA MTS of Florida) core protections from out-of-pocket costs for emergency ground or air transportation apply nationwide and in Canada, including transfers to hospitals with greater levels of care when required by your physician.
No. In the event of an emergency, call 911 and get yourself or your loved one the care you need. Later, when you receive a bill from the ambulance company, simply send it to MASA.
Your core services benefits for emergency ground or air transportation are applicable in the United States and Canada. Additional support can be arranged if you experience an emergency that requires hospitalization more than 100 miles from home. This may include transporting a visitor to be with you in the hospital, or transporting you, your pets, minor children or grandchildren, and RVs or vehicles back home. Coordination between your physician and MASA may be necessary to activate some of these benefits.
Be sure to provide MASA with your itinerary 10 days prior to any overseas trip and submit ambulance bills within 180 days or transport.
If you plan to visit worldwide locations, you must provide MASA with your itinerary 10 days before your trip to adjust your global emergency medical transportation coverage area. You can submit your itinerary through your member portal or by email to travel@masaglobal.com.
You should call MASA if you’re hospitalized more than 100 miles away from home, are in stable condition, and need:
- A family member or friend by your side.
- To recuperate in a hospital near your home.
- To be returned home after an emergency while away from home.
- A pet, vehicle, RV, or motorcycle returned home.
- To get your children or grandchildren home.
To request financial support for your emergency ambulance bill, simply upload it [in/via] your MASA member portal at www.masaaccess.com/member or email it to ambulanceclaims@masaglobal.com. Be sure to complete this no later than 180 days from the transport.
Your attending physician and MASA’s medical director determine when and where you will be transferred to a hospital closer to home. The MASA team will coordinate the transportation.
MASA will coordinate and pay for the return of your remains home. For this benefit, MASA will assist the member or member representative through the process and reimburse the flight expense.
Your protection is immediately available once MASA has received your application, along with payment.
MASA core protections from out-of-pocket costs for emergency ground or air transportation apply in the U.S. and Canada. Some protections are available only in the United States, while most extend to Mexico and the Caribbean (excluding Cuba) or worldwide. Worldwide locations include any region except Antarctica and those prohibited by U.S. law or under U.S. travel advisories. Please check your membership documents to confirm support areas.
If you plan to visit worldwide locations, you must provide MASA with your itinerary 10 days before your trip to adjust your global emergency medical transportation coverage area. You can submit your itinerary through your member portal or by email to travel@masaglobal.com.
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- YouGov, 2024
*Based upon the enactment of certain legal protections regarding surprise medical billing, actual member liability may be less than the provider’s charges.
*This material is for informational purposes only and does not provide any coverage. Not all MASA products and services are available to residents of all states. To review the full MASA disclaimer, visit https://getamba.com/masa-disclaimer/