What Is Repatriation?
The return of a person to their home country, used in medical contexts for return after illness, injury or death abroad.
Medical repatriation moves a living patient home for ongoing treatment or recovery. Repatriation of remains (often called "return of mortal remains") is a separate, regulated process.
Most travel and expat policies cover medical repatriation as standard; repatriation of remains is usually a separate benefit with its own limits.
Repatriation — FAQ
What is Repatriation?+
The return of a person to their home country, used in medical contexts for return after illness, injury or death abroad.
What does Repatriation mean in medical evacuation?+
Medical repatriation moves a living patient home for ongoing treatment or recovery. Repatriation of remains (often called "return of mortal remains") is a separate, regulated process.
How is Repatriation used in air ambulance and medical repatriation?+
Most travel and expat policies cover medical repatriation as standard; repatriation of remains is usually a separate benefit with its own limits.
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