Air Care Alliance
Free or Low-Cost Medical Flights
2060 State Highway 595, Lindrith, NM, 87029
Service Details
Description
Provides help to fly patients, personnel or equipment to healthcare facilities.
Flights are typically provided by volunteers. Programs can also support these services through donations or informational resources.
Additional Information
Nationwide group of helpful flying organizations whose volunteer pilot members are dedicated to community service.
Provides an online directory of groups whose volunteers provide air transportation (flights) for health care, patient transport, disaster relief, educational experiences for youth, environmental support and other public service.
Features
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Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Air transport for medical issues for people with qualifying needs. Qualifications may vary by organization providing transport.
Fees
Flights are donated, some organizations may charge for taxes and fees.
Area Served
Nationwide
Websites
Last Update
8/2/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BT-4800.0500Air Transportation Definition
Organizations that utilize aircraft to transport people and commodities to their destinations.
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LH-6300.5600Mercy Transportation Definition
Programs, usually staffed by volunteer private pilots, that provide flight services for medical missions which may include transporting human organs and tissue for transplants; plasma or whole blood; anatomical specimens for medical research; medical personnel, equipment and supplies; and, in instances of medical and financial need, individual patients who require services from health care facilities that they would be unable to access without assistance. Also included are programs that provide compassionate, non-emergency long-distance ground transportation for patients in need, usually by bus.
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YF-6000Patients Definition
Individuals who are ill and who are receiving medical care. Also included are individuals who have no demonstrable illness but are being investigated for signs of pathology such as altered blood chemical values or physical changes such as asymptomatic cardiovascular abnormalities.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.