Life Flight Network - Portland Oregon helicopter and fixed wing medical transport service

Statement of Understanding


By becoming a Life Flight Network Member, you agree to the terms stated below.  If you would like a copy of the Membership terms mailed to you, please call Life Flight Network Membership office at (800) 982-9299.

1)  I understand Life Flight Network Membership Program benefits are for me, my spouse or (domestic partner) and unmarried dependents living with me (under the age of 23) whom I claim on my income tax return, listed on my application for the period indicated.  I understand that Life Flight Network Membership is non-transferable.

2)  I transfer, directly to Life Flight Network, my rights to air and ground medical insurance payments due me for services provided by Life Flight Network. Such payments shall not exceed Life Flight Network's regular charges. I understand that Life Flight Network Membership is secondary to any group health or individual health insurance policy.  Medicaid beneficiaries should not apply for Membership.

3)  I understand that Life Flight Network will respond based on medical necessity.  Except in cases of extreme remoteness, medical necessity must be determined by a health care professional or a third party recognized by Life Flight Network.   Life Flight Network will typically not respond further than a 150-mile radius from any of Life Flight Network's designated bases.

4)  I understand new member benefits take effect after receipt of a completed application with payment or 30 days for inter-hospital transfers.

5)  I understand Life Flight Network Membership Program may be canceled at any time for any reason, including financial feasibility and governmental regulation of such programs.

6)  I understand my Membership is not an investment, and does not provide any form of financial security or any form of insurance to a spouse, domestic partner, dependent(s) or myself. I understand the primary purpose for my Membership is to support Life Flight Network and local community emergency medical services. I specifically waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action against Life Flight Network and its employees and agents with respect to my Life Flight Network Membership and the Life Flight Network Membership Program.          

7)  I understand the Life Flight Network Membership Program is not insurance.

8)  I understand my Membership fee is not tax-deductible.

9)  I understand Life Flight Network Membership benefits do not cover the costs associated with air medical transport for the purpose of organ transplant.

10)  I understand that I will not receive benefits if transported by an air ambulance company other than Life Flight Network or a reciprocating program.  If transported by a reciprocating program, I will receive only the benefits offered by that program, which may vary from the Life Flight Network Membership Program.  

11) I understand while every reasonable effort will be made, service cannot always be guaranteed due to weather conditions or commitment to another transport.  The Life Flight Network Program does not provide benefits for ground ambulance transport other than the Life Flight Network ground ambulance