When you’re a card-carrying member of Emergency Assistance Plus, you can rest easily knowing that what you’re really carrying is a suite of customized medical, security, and travel assistance services that have you well protected no matter where you are. Whether you’re halfway around the world on a jet-setting trip of a lifetime or only a half day’s drive from home, we have you covered. That’s why VFW has chosen EA+ as its preferred travel assistance program for over 12 years. EA+ members take with them the peace of mind knowing that should a medical emergency arise when traveling, there’s a team of highly skilled professionals ready to ensure you are receiving proper medical care and are provided necessary transportation home.
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24/7 access
Medical evacuation and transportation home services
Preferred travel assistance
Why Emergency Assistance Plus Matters
1 in 3 travelers Experience health issues abroad
Don’t let an emergency derail your trip. Get the protection you need, wherever you go. First, EA+ protects you and your family when you’re traveling. Then, it comes through with critical support during a medical emergency, so your loved ones won’t struggle to deal with the chaos of an emergency when they’re away from home.
$36,711 Average cost of an air ambulance within the U.S.
If you need specialized medical treatment at a more advanced hospital, EA+ will arrange ground or air ambulance transportation. When your condition improves and you’re ready to leave the hospital, EA+ handles all the travel arrangements to get you home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits can feel complex. We’re here to help.
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EA+ is a comprehensive travel assistance membership program that provides medical, security, and travel assistance services worldwide. When you’re traveling and face a medical emergency, EA+ ensures you receive proper care and transportation home if needed.
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VFW has chosen EA+ as its preferred travel assistance program for over 12 years, demonstrating long-standing trust in the program’s quality and reliability.
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EA+ provides customized medical, security, and travel assistance services including coordination of emergency medical care, medical evacuation, transportation home, and access to highly skilled professionals 24/7.
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No, EA+ covers you whether you’re halfway around the world or only a half day’s drive from home. It provides year-round protection wherever you travel.
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TripInsure Plus is per-trip travel protection designed specifically for EA+ members. It works alongside your EA+ membership and does not overlap with your most valued EA+ services such as Medical Evacuation and Transportation Home.
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Visit https://www.emergencyassistanceplus.com/partner/vfw/ to learn more about membership options and enrollment.
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Yes, if you’re already an EA+ member, you can save money on per-trip travel protection through TripInsure Plus, which is designed specifically to complement your EA+ membership.
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