Initiative renewed by the Jackson County Hospital District to cover vital air medical transport for Jackson County residents Medically-necessary air transports of PHI Cares members result in no out-of-pocket expenses for residents flown from Jackson County or surrounding counties of Matagorda, Wharton, Colorado, Lavaca, Victoria, and Calhoun when flown by PHI Air Medical Click here for images of the helicopters protecting residents of Jackson County Jackson County, TX, May 1, 2026 – The Jackson County Hospital District has renewed its air medical agreement with PHI Cares, a division of PHI Air Medical, a leading U.S. helicopter-based medical transport provider. Residents requiring authorized emergency air medical transport from Jackson County or its surrounding counties will benefit from no outof- pocket expenses when transported by PHI Air Medical thanks to the agreement. The agreement is effective through March 31, 2027.
Importantly, the agreement includes residents who are not enrolled in Medicaid, do not have existing medical insurance coverage, or lack a responsible third party for their medical transport. In all other cases, PHI Air Medical coordinates with the resident’s insurer to resolve claims for medically-necessary transports, ensuring members have no outof- pocket costs and can focus on what matters most, their recovery.
As an additional benefit of this agreement, residents qualify for a Full National Household Membership Upgrade Option at $40 per year per household. This optional upgrade extends coverage outside the District Service Area to include any current PHI Cares service areas, applying only to transports aboard a PHI aircraft. The household plan includes all members of a resident’s household as defined in the agreement. To enroll in the Full National Membership Upgrade, residents can contact Michelle Chaisson, PHI Cares Field Sales Team Lead, at 855-455-9976 or visit https://phicares. com/jackson-county-tx/ and use the code JACKSONUPGRADE.
In emergencies, residents should contact 911. Following a flight, the resident flown or representative on their behalf should notify PHI Cares at 1.888.I.Fly.PHI (1.888.435.9744) and supply the District membership number #26034 and any available transport details.
Membership Card Distribution Locations: Wellness Center Receptionist, 1013 S. Wells St., Edna, TX 77957, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Registration Desk, Hospital Main Lobby, 1013 S. Wells St., Edna, TX 77957, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Michelle Chaisson, PHI Cares Field Sales Team Lead, said: “We’re proud to continue supporting the Jackson County Hospital District through this renewed partnership. It ensures that residents throughout the county and surrounding service area have access to critical air medical transport without added cost, providing peace of mind for local families.”
For more information, visit https://phicares. com/jackson-county- tx/ or https://www. phiairmedical.com/. Inquiries can be directed to mchaisson@phiairmedical. com or 855455-9976, referencing the “Jackson County Resident” Membership Program.
