The Jackson County Hospital District wants to remind citizens of their relationship with the PHI Company, meaning Petroleum Helicopter International. This is the fifth year that the hospital board signed the agreement: helicopter rides for medical reasons are free…for every household in the county.
“All the county residents,” Judith Barefield said. “They purchased the program for the entire community, so it covers every household in the community.
“It provides the transportation by helicopter for people who needs a higher level of care,” she continued. “We are a level 4 trauma center…and say you have an accident on the highway and you need to go to San Antonio, Houston, they will take you there for free. If you have an accident in Victoria County, they will pick you up for free and take you where you need to go. Any of the Golden Crescent surrounding counties.”
All you need to say, is ‘I’m a PHI member,’ and you will be taken care of. It doesn’t matter whether one is insured, and it doesn’t matter how much money one makes.
There is an upgraded plan for $40 a year, and it’s nationwide coverage, and when you tell them you’re a PHI member they will take you for free.
Once Barefield receives member cards, she Page 1
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plans on passing them to businesses around the county.
A PHi base is in Victoria County, and one is currently being built in Bay City.
“We take care of you within our walls and now we want to take care of you within the county walls,” Barefield said.
