Paperwork for Helicopter Rescues and Medical Bills
You survived the rescue, but now you have a $5,000 bill. Insurance companies are strict. Here is how to ensure your claim for your Mount Everest expedition mishap gets approved.
The most important document is the medical report stating the evacuation was 'medically necessary'. If the doctor says you just had a mild headache, insurance won't pay. It must be severe altitude sickness or injury on the Everest trekking route.
Save every piece of paper. The helicopter invoice, the hospital bill, the pharmacy receipts. Take photos of them immediately. Lost paper equals lost money on your Everest expedition claim.
You must notify the insurer *before* or *during* the emergency if possible. Delayed notification is a common reason for denial. Save their 24/7 emergency number in your phone before starting your Everest trekking adventure.
The rescue saves your life; the paperwork saves your wallet. Be thorough.
