Medical Emergencies While on Travel
LBNL travelers may be covered by multiple forms of insurance while on business travel. The exact details depend on regulations and contracts too complex to quote here, but some general advice follows:
Personal Health Insurance:
LBNL's health insurance for covered employees can provide services out of the Northern California area, according to their individual policies. Travelers are encouraged to carry the telephone number for their plan and contact the plan prior to seeking care when possible. Except for the Blue Cross PPO plan, the medical plans only provide emergency/urgent care service outside of the service plan area. Click HERE for UC medical plan contacts.
Workers' Compensation:
Injuries sustained while at work at a distant location are usually covered by workers' compensation benefits. Immediate notification of your supervisor, LBNL disability management (486-5213) or LBNL risk management (486-7025) can initiate a claim.
UCOP Emergency Evacuation Insurance:
UC employees are covered by an emergency evacuation insurance policy through UCOP. This benefit can cover transportation (not medical expenses) either to medical care and/or back to the Bay Area for persons suffering serious injury or emergency illness while on travel. This benefit should be accessed by calling the AIG Assist program directly at 800 626-2427, or internationally at 01-713-267-2525 (UCOP Policy GTP 8055649). Physician certification is required prior to transport as to the severity of the medical condition and the need for evacuation.
World Wide Assistance (by AIG)
Download the information HERE (pdf) for more information regarding business travel accident insurance and the international Travel Assist service. |
