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Why your insurance may not fully cover your ambulance ride
When a medical emergency strikes, the last thing on your mind should be how much the ambulance ride will cost. Most people assume that their health insurance will cover emergency medical transport — after all, it’s an emergency. But many are shocked to receive hefty bills after the fact. Isn't emergency transport covered by insurance? The answer is: not always in full and in rare cases not at all. Here’s what you need to know.
How to advocate for yourself during an emergency
Self-advocacy is a key element in medical emergencies. Developing effective self-advocacy means understanding how to communicate with individuals and organizations during an emergency, so they are aware of your needs and can help you stay safe. Find out how to navigate these high-pressure scenarios and rely on MASA to support you through the aftermath.
Understanding ambulance costs
Emergency medical transportation plays a vital role in delivering necessary care and ensuring rapid transit for patients in potentially life-threatening conditions. Here’s a breakdown of what may happen during an ambulance ride, and how your MASA coverage works for you.
How to elevate your natural disaster safety strategies
Don't let a natural disaster catch you off guard. MASA is here to help you learn how to be prepared and proactive with information on how emergency medical transport could be affected when severe conditions hit, tips on how to elevate your emergency preparedness, and resources for when you’re away from home in disaster-prone areas.
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