It is recommended that the Team leader have ALL medical information with them at all times. If you are in a sensitive area, it is recommended to have at least the name of the insurance company, policy number, and contact information available.  It is also important to have the host missionary's contact information with the Team at all times.

If an injury or illness occurs:

STEP 1:  Call MEDEX  24-Hour Emergency Response Center at 1-410-453-6330 (collect call).  MEDEX will need your group number which is 7082.

STEP 2:  MEDEX will give you directions to the closest medical facility. They will also contact relatives in the U.S. for you. If needed, MEDEX will contact banks, credit card companies, etc. to help you arrange for payment.

STEP 3:  File a claim with GTL.  You will need any itemized statements and receipts for medical expenses.


Other contact information:

AGWM ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL INSURANCE
Amanda Rickman
1445 N. Boonville Ave.
Springfield, MO  65802
Ph: 417-862-2781 ext. 3126, E-mail: arickman@ag.org, Fax: 417-862-5977