Traveling This Holiday Season?

Here’s our quick travel checklist to help you finalize your preparations. Bon Voyage!

Action Alert: Apria Healthcare PHA has heard from several individuals who are experiencing problems with Apria Healthcare. In particular, Apria is now charging $300-$400 to deliver oxygen to a travel destination. We would like to know how this is affecting the PH community. If you have experienced this, please contact Nikki at Insurance@PHAssociation.org or 301-565-3004 x774. You may also wish to rate Apria on Consumer Affairs.

  Check with your doctor before you finalize your trip.

• Remember to discuss things such as the climate and altitude levels of your travel destination.
• Ask your doctor who they would recommend you contact if you encounter an emergency during your trip.
• Even if you are not flying, obtain a letter from your doctor that outlines your condition and medications.

  Take your medications with you.

• Seems obvious, but don’t forget your medication. If you have access to extra supplies, bring them with you.
• If you are flying, pack your medications in your carry-on.
• Keep your medications in their original prescription containers.

  Request a scooter.

• Consider requesting a scooter or wheelchair from your airline to save you energy, time and maybe even give you priority boarding.

  Know and follow all guidelines and regulations when traveling with oxygen.

• Notify the train, bus company or airline well in advance that you will be traveling with oxygen.
• Bring extra batteries and/or extra oxygen tubing with you on your trip.

  Be safe and have fun!

• Visit our traveling with PH page for more tips.
• Take pictures and share your travel memories on myPHA!