BigMac1953 Posted August 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Hi QM2 now diverting towards Newfoundland for emergeny casevac. Awaiting helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted August 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2023 I see it too on Marine Traffic..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted August 21, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 21, 2023 We're told to keep off the decks and balconies. Helicopter due any time. Conditions: a bit foggy, so here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted August 21, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Helicopter now leaving after approximately one hour overhead. Hope everything will be okay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace2542 Posted August 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Hope the passenger has insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted August 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2023 4 hours ago, ace2542 said: Hope the passenger has insurance. Unless there has been a very recent change, the Coast Guard does not charge for emergency evacuations at sea. Our "free" hospitalisation is available only for Canadians, so purchasing travel insurance is prudent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) In the US many private/employee and some Medicare supplement policies (as opposed to basic original Medicare) provide reimbursement for emergency care received outside the US subject to limitations (typically 80% reimbursement, & the Medicare supplements have a $50,000 lifetime cap on non-US emergency care). From experience I know that having such coverage is a factor in travel insurance reimbursement since the travel insurance coverage is typically secondary and they won't reimburse until the primary carrier has ruled on the claim. But the emergency care for the incident is just the beginning of the expenses that are incurred so travel insurance is a major consideration. Edited August 21, 2023 by Underwatr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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