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MEDICAL INSURANCE: Medicare/Medicaid does not cover you when you are outside the United States. There are short-term health insurance policies designed specifically to cover travel. As part of the coverage, these programs usually offer emergency consultation by telephone. They may refer you to the nearest hospital or call for help on your behalf. They may translate your instructions to a health care worker on the scene. Because conditions in many hospitals do not meet American standards, medical evacuation is frequently necessary for illnesses or injuries that could be treated locally in other countries. This is an expensive option. Medical evacuation companies can require a substantial down payment before they commit themselves to arranging a flight out of Russia. In addition, medical evacuation from remote areas can be especially long and difficult. Evacuation from the interior of the country, such as Siberia, can take days to organize and set into motion. The names of some companies that provide medical evacuation coverage or services are listed in the publication ”Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad” on our Internet site http://travel.state.gov under travel publications . The U.S. Government cannot pay for a medical evacuation.