Second Medical Opinion

Our Emergency Travel Assistance services allow you to travel confidently. From providing visa and passport information before your trip to arranging emergency medical treatments, our services are invaluable in situations of all kinds. No matter where in the world you find yourself help is just a phone call away.

When you enroll in our Emergency Travel Assistance program, you can travel with the support of one of the world’s most comprehensive provider networks. With our 24-hour Alarm Centers and multilingual resources, we offer complete global assistance for our customers. Our basic medical services include medical/dental referrals, medical case monitoring, repatriation and evacuation services, and repatriation of remains. Additionally, with our cashless service we are always able to advance funds for travelers stuck in emergency situations or for medical expenses at the point of treatment.People often face medical diagnoses that force them and their families to make serious life changing decisions. When faced with a diagnosis of a complex medical problem, AXA Assistance USA offers the comfort of a Second Medical Opinion from a recognized expert in the related field. A second opinion can help ensure an individual is comfortable following a prescribed course of treatment for their diagnosis. AXA Assistance offers access to world renowned expert opinions from top medical specialists at recognized centers of excellence. Our medical staff provides guidance in these complex care decisions to bring peace of mind to our Second Medical Opinion members. With authorization from a member our doctors, nurses and nurse case managers are involved in reviewing the diagnosis and arranging for a second opinion with the appropriate expert. The expert will prepare a formal written medical evaluation and recommendation for treatment on behalf of the member.

AXA Assistance USA’s Assistance Coordinators provide additional assistance with coordination of medical appointments with the expert, organizing admission to hospitals, making travel arrangements and lodging accommodations. We can also facilitate community support by arranging for members of our program to speak with other members for support and guidance.