TerryLH

14 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Next week, I will do a bit of research in order to learn how I can sign up for this.

Let us know what you find out.  My local med school hospital told me that they won't take foreign bodies. KKU

2 hours ago, KKr said:

it is my understanding that upon enlisting one has to be less than 60 years old to be accepted.

That's Thai Social Security. 

The insurance for government civil servants does not have an age limit for their parents or spouses.

Terry

Direct deposit to my Thai bank account 14 April 2020.  Letter from IRS arrived 4 June 2020.

Third person at my home - check arrived here in KK 4 June 2020.  Supposed to have been mailed 1 May.

Interested to hear from anyone who has been able to cash their check, what bank you used.   Or if not, what the bank(s) said.

Thanks

Terry

4 hours ago, silverhawk_usa said:

One cannot get a #SS number without being a citizen.

That's not true.  There are plenty of non US citizens with SS numbers. 

I believe they are mandatory if working in the USA.  No obligation to turn the SS number in if they return to their country.

On 4/19/2020 at 4:51 PM, n210mp said:

"...I wouldn't want to ring or go to  Jomtien immigration, especially with all the problems that they have with the virus related extensions at this time  and the need to maintain social distancing."

By phone, you normally don't have to worry about social distancing.

Off the top, it sounds to me like he already had everything he should need.

Terry

Many Thai's who used to live/work in the US have SS numbers, but are not residents or citizens.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

She would have to be resident of the US or a citizen to get it.

Or have a SS number.

I got my money yesterday.  I was trying to enter info on another American who filed in 2018, but didn't have their bank info on the form.  

Terry

I put in a Thai address, but I don't think that is the problem.  The address part asks for a postal code except in cases where the address is in a country that doesn't use them.

I thought the "Get My Payment" app was supposed to allow you to add bank info if it wasn't on your tax forms.

All I get is info about payment already made, which doesn't help me at all.

Any suggestions on how to add bank info so there isn't a few months wait for a check to be mailed?

Thanks

Terry

Thanks to all.

Terry

If you needed a ventilator for Covid-19, but none was available, would a CPAP machine sort of work?

It gets the air to your lungs.

Terry

8 hours ago, Assurancetourix said:

Every two or three months, we go to the big public hospital in Khon Kaen...

Which hospital is that?  There are two large public hospitals in KKC.

As of today, Srinagarind (KKU) will let you register to get your meds delivered to you at home.

You call to register, and they will look at your medical file and let you know if you are eligible.

They said, today by phone, that it will usually take 1-2 weeks to learn if you are eligible, but since so many are already registering it will take longer right now.

If they are working legally they should file for unemployment.

For info:

Srinagarind Hospital (Khon Kaen University) has started a new program today where some patients can have their meds delivered without having to go see a doctor.

There are a couple of qualification you need to be qualified.

Call the hospital to register.  It will take a week or two - maybe longer initially with so many people already registering- to get approval.

This info was posted on TV yesterday.

Terry

On 3/8/2020 at 5:39 PM, ubonjoe said:

Thai Post requires a signature when it is delivered. They will not leave it without that.

On 3/8/2020 at 5:57 PM, ubonjoe said:

They will try and call when the try to deliver it as well.

Just had a US passport delivered to me last week.

No problem with address in English.

I wasn't asked to sign for it, nor is my phone number on the envelope, so don't know how they could have called me.

1 hour ago, Matzzon said:

I will guess that you are using Bangkok Bank, as I am aware of that they are working that way with deposits of social security. 

as Ubonjoe said, you can now get a direct deposit to your local account at Bangkok Bank (or others).  

Fill out the form and mail it to the SS office in Manila.

I did mine last May (middle of the month) and the money started being deposited 3 July.

I access my money with an ATM card.

4 hours ago, Matzzon said:

To get benefits from a Social Security Office in a country, you must be a citizen or in some way be connected to that office by for example working long time in the country.

Health care with Social Security is for employees under the SS scheme.

Citizens who are not in the system won't be covered under this plan.

Foreigners under this plan will be covered.

Coverage starts after 3 months in the system, not after working a 'long time'.

You can continue to be covered for 432 baht a month after you quit working or otherwise lose employment as long as you had 12 months of paid coverage.

Terry

37 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“The SSO has coordinated with 242 hospitals and medical networks nationwide so that treatment, preventive measures and proper procedures are in place for insured victim. The Ministry of Public Health wants no one to have to bear their own treatment costs.”

That seems to say they are talking about SS insured persons.

3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

Some people get Social Security or other government payers to make direct deposits via Bangkok Bank NY using IAT format of ACH transfers.

And many people now have their SS direct deposited to their Thai bank without having to go through NY.

18 hours ago, featography said:

explain what is no longer correct.

The fact that you have to go in person to get your money.

Since July I've had my SS direct deposited to my account, and have an ATM card to withdraw funds. 

I'm not going through NY.

The deposits are showing as coming from overseas.

Terry

15 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said:

My SS is paid into Bangkok Bank but it is inconvenient as you cannot have direct debit card (presumably in case your missus doesn't report your death).

That is old info, and no longer correct.  

4 hours ago, nchuckle said:

"...alongside the bank statement (marked BNT) and my bank book."

If it\s Bangkok Bank, the code is probably BTN.  That code shows it came from overseas.

Terry

Bangkok Bank assured me that the code BTN is for overseas deposits.

Direct deposit of SS.

Terry

30 minutes ago, spornb said:

"...and avoid the doctors costs each time..."

The doctors fee at Srinagarind Hospital in KK is 50 baht.

Terry