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New Passport Rules for Domestic Travel

People who have renewed a driver’s license recently probably know about the REAL ID. It’s a new type of photo identification, and it will soon be required for travelers to board commercial aircrafts, even for domestic travel. The REAL ID came out of the REAL ID Act of 2005, which “established minimum security standards for…

Why Traveling with Your Medical Records Can Help With Medical Transportation Service

For people who have chronic illnesses, traveling with their health records is now easier than ever. Having that information readily available, and translated into the language of the country or countries on a traveler’s itinerary, can allow medical personnel to provide better care. Personal medical information could be a lifesaver if a traveler requires emergency…

What Are Your Medical Transport Options?

There are many different situations in which a family member might need medical transport. But the type of transport required, and the cost associated with it, depends on the specific needs of the individual. Although transport by air or ground ambulance may be the first options that come to mind, there are other ways that…

Commercial Air Medical Transports for the Uninsured

According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, approximately 29 million Americans are still uninsured, despite efforts to make insurance more accessible through the Affordable Care Act.[1] For many people who are insured, their coverage does not include expenses related to commercial air medical transports. The situation is much the same…