Honda's owner's organization offers prepaid emergency air transportation membership discount as benefit for its motorcycling members.
An injured motorcyclist might find that MASA'as $240 annual membership is cheap insurance if he or she needs medical transportation by air.Honda Rider's Club of America, the owner's organization operated by American Honda's Motorcycle Division, has announced a unique benefit for its members — a discount on initial membership in the Medical Air Services Association (MASA). Although MASA offers a number of services for members, the one that's probably of most interest to motorcyclists is prepaid emergency air transportation, something that an injured motorcyclist might require. Even on a non-emergency basis, air-ambulance services can cost tens of thousands of dollars and may not be covered by normal medical insurance. Such transportation is used increasingly frequently to move patients when specialized treatment is not available in the area where they are injured or fall ill.
Although Honda Rider's Club of America (HRCA) members still must pay the annual MASA membership fee — $240 for individuals or $360 for families — MASA will waive the one-time $60 initiation fee for them. Even if you joined HRCA just for this benefit and paid the full roadside-assistance membership fee ($39.95, or $29.95 without roadside assitance), it would still save you money. MASA offers additional benefits for riders who are injured or fall ill, either while traveling or at home. Of course, HRCA has many attractions and benefits for Honda mogtorcycle owners and enthusiasts.
The HRCA release that follows contains additional details.
Honda Rider's Club of America announces new partnership with Medical Air Services Association: Life-saving service offers HRCA Members peace of mind
Torrance, Ca. The Honda Rider's Club of America (HRCA) and MASA, Medical Air Services Association, have announced a new partnership that provides HRCA Members with an exclusive offer that will not only save them money, but more importantly, may save their lives.
"As the world's leading motorcycle manufacturer's owners club, we are very pleased to introduce HRCA Members to MASA and the prepaid medical air transport services they offer," said Bill Savino, HRCA Manager. "MASA hasagreed to waive the initiation fee for HRCA Members and we encourage our riders to take advantage of MASA's valuable benefits."
"We are glad to offer HRCA Members an exclusive discount for a MASA membership," said Keith Knapp, MASA motorcycle division director and a motorcyclist of 40 years himself. "We are confident that our low-costprotection is a perfect fit for their active lifestyle."
MASA membership can save tens of thousands of dollars if a rider goes down or becomes ill and requires emergency air medical transportation. In addition, MASA will arrange for transportation to the nearest medical facility equipped to handle their condition. MASA benefits* include:
1. Emergency air transportation
2. Commercial air transportation
3. Ground ambulance
4. Repatriation/recuperation
5. Return transportation
6. Non-injury transport
7. Escort transportation
8. Minor children/grandchildren return
9. Vehicle return including motorcycle
10. Mortal remains transport
11. Organ retrieval
12. Organ recipient transport
"You don't have to be traveling by motorcycle to receive the benefits of MASA membership," said Knapp. "If one of our members is hospitalized at home and needs specialized medical treatment that is not locally available, MASAwill transport them by air ambulance to the hospital that can best attend to their needs."
Under the agreement, MASA will waive the one-time initiation fee, a $60 value for HRCA Members. The annual fee for an Individual Membership is $240 and $360 for a Family Membership. MASA members receive all 12 MASA benefits in the company's coverage area: the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos. Optional worldwide trip coverage is available at a discounted price for MASA members. Emergency toll-free telephone numbers are imprinted on the back of a wallet-sized membership card for easy reference.
"The HRCA is dedicated to offering our Members the best benefits available, and we are pleased to offer the considerable benefit of MASA emergency assistance services," said Savino.
To take advantage of this special offer, HRCA Members must have a current, valid HRCA membership number. A call to MASA at (866) 781-8162, or visit to www.medairservices.com/hrca is all it takes to get the process going.
*Does not include closed course competitions
About HRCA
With more than 600,000 members, the Honda Rider's Club of America is the ultimate owner's club for Honda enthusiasts. The Club offers its Members a wide variety of activities and services designed to enhance the joy ofowning a Honda motorcycle, ATV or personal watercraft. For more information, visit us at www.hrca.honda.com . About MASA
Medical Air Services Association is the world's first and largest provider of affordable prepaid medical air transport services, providing life-saving emergency assistance services both at home and while traveling. Founded in 1974, MASA's success is the result of the company's commitment to fulfill the promise of its member agreement and provide total customer satisfaction.
For information, visit www.medairservices.com/hrca or call Toll Free (866) 781-8162. MASA Worldwide Headquarters: (800) 423-3226.