Hundreds of Pilots Sign Up To Provide Transport for Women’s Medical Care

Elevated Access offers free transportation in places where medical services are now more difficult to obtain.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 09:31 AM ET

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More than 700 pilots have registered to provide free transportation for medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare. [File photo: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

Elevated Access is a new non-profit utilizing over 700 volunteer pilots to provide free air transportation for individuals seeking medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare, especially in rural areas.
The organization was founded before the overturning of Roe v. Wade to address existing challenges in healthcare access and has since garnered significant support and donations.
Volunteer pilots undergo a stringent vetting process for skills and values, partnering with established support organizations to facilitate non-urgent travel while maintaining pilot liability protection.

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More than 700 pilots have registered to provide free transportation for medical care, including abortions and gender-affirming healthcare, according to a new non-profit called Elevated Access.

The group plans to service rural areas to provide access to medical care, which may now be more difficult to get, depending on the state. Elevated Access says more than $100,000 has been donated to support the organization’s mission.