About 2,000 Southeast residents will lose their membership in a Seattle-based medevac program following a recent decision by the Alaska Division of Insurance to deny the program’s nonprofit status.
Until late November, Airlift Northwest offered a $99 AirCare membership for Alaska residents, which ensured those with insurance or Medicare would be off the hook for all costs associated with an Airlift Northwest medevac flight.
As many insurance providers, including Medicare, will not cover the full cost…
