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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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