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CDC says an emergency medical evacuation from a remote place could cost more than how much?

More than $100,000 without insurance.

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  1. $1,000
  2. $100,000 ✔
  3. $10,000

Why: Flying a sick traveler from a remote area to a good hospital is very costly. That is why CDC suggests medical evacuation insurance for remote trips. It can be bought separately or inside a travel health policy.

Huh, didn't know that: CDC also says to pick a policy with a 24-hour physician support center.

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Answer: $100,000. Flying a sick traveler from a remote area to a good hospital is very costly. That is why CDC suggests medical evacuation insurance for remote trips. It can be bought separately or inside a travel health policy.

  1. CDC Travelers' Health: Travel Insurance wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/insurance
    which could otherwise cost more than $100,000
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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