MASA Assist
is a GENESIS Elite Service Provider
How much can I save with GENESIS Elite?
As a GENESIS ELITE member, you get significant savings on emergency air transportation coverage with MASA Assist!
You get a discounted rate on MASA Assist membership rates, and this coverage enables you to access free emergency air transportation, which is usually a minimum cost of $20,000 USD. Without Emergency Air Transportation coverage, many persons are left having to pay out of pocket for this expense if it is suddenly needed, resorting to fundraisers or seeking donations to cover this exorbitant cost, with delays often resulting in worsening of medical conditions or in some extreme cases, death. With a MASA Assist membership, you get the peace of mind of knowing that if you need emergency international medical treatments, you will be able to get to your relevant foreign medical destination swiftly with no delays.
Save on Emergency Air Transportation
GENESIS ELITE members can save up to Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Emergency Air Transportation!
Example of savings: The regular price of MASA Family membership tier is $45 USD per month. As a GENESIS Elite member, you can access this membership tier for $32 USD per month, saving $156 USD per year ($1060 TT per year). Different tiers of coverage are available. In the event that Emergency Air Transportation is needed for a medical situation, your MASA membership entitles you to access this for free, saving you a cost of $20,000 USD – $200,000 USD, or more ($136,000 TT – $1,360,000 TT, or more).
Why do I need a MASA Membership?
Unexpected and serious illnesses or injuries can happen anytime, anywhere. In those situations, you’ll need to be transported to a medical facility that can provide appropriate care. Unfortunately, the Caribbean is not known for top-tier medical facilities. This means that medical air transport will be needed to fly you to another island or the United States for treatment. These flights can cost anywhere from $20,000 USD to $200,000 USD or more. Plus, most health insurance plans will cover little to nothing at all when it comes to your emergency transport bills.
MASA Assist provides coverage in all types of emergencies. If you or a family member needs medical air transport, we’ll fly you to the appropriate treatment center at no additional cost. Think of it like a physical and financial safety net. In all worst-case scenarios, we’ll get you the medical transport you need without the worry of bankruptcy or financial strain. Our family memberships cover your entire family with no deductibles, no out of pocket expenses and no questions about your health.
Do I need a MASA Assist Membership if I already have health insurance?
Yes. Most health insurance plans may cover little to nothing at all when it comes to your emergency transport bills. There are many dangerous gaps in modern health insurance and your lack of protection from excessive emergency bills is one of the worst.
How much does an emergency flight cost without MASA Assist?
The average cost for a retail air ambulance is $20,000 USD, but it can be as high as $200,000 USD or more. Even worse, most air ambulance companies will not transport you without upfront payment. Essentially, that means your health could be in danger without the right coverage. Also troubling is the fact that most health insurance plans will not fully cover these excessive charges. They also won’t pay for your transportation back home. Thankfully, a MASA Assist membership will cover all emergency air fees and provides a variety of additional benefits, free of charge.
Who makes the decision if I’m going to be transported by air ambulance?
The attending physician and MASA’s Medical Director will determine when you will be flown and to which appropriate hospital. These decisions are often made based on the medical specialists available for your specific condition. Once the decision is made, we will work out all the details and take care of the expenses after your insurance pays.
How do I get home after I am hospitalized?
MASA Assist will return you to the airport nearest your permanent residence following hospitalization. The method of transportation will either be air ambulance or commercial flight, based on your specific circumstances. If you are hospitalized away from home for more than seven days, we will fly a friend or family member to your location (via round trip airfare), so that you don’t have to recover alone.
Is my family covered under a MASA Assist Membership?
All MASA Assist Family Memberships cover you, your spouse and dependents up to a certain age. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, dependents up to the age of 26 will be covered under your membership. In the rest of the Caribbean, dependents 18 and under will be covered. If your dependents are enrolled in a recognized college or university, their coverage can be extended up to the age of 23.