Residents who aren’t covered by memberships in two air ambulance companies serving Haines could get stuck with a whopping medevac bill.

Since June 18, new and renewed policies purchased under Apollo Medi Trans don’t cover flights provided by Airlift Northwest. That’s an issue because during emergencies, Haines clinic workers arrange for the first flight to Haines available.

The two membership services – Apollo MT by Guardian Flight and Airlift Northwest AirCare – honor only the…