My yearly premium jumped 23,000 baht a year this year at Aetna (fka BUPA). 

 

I thought 68,000 baht was a lot, but 91,000 baht seems a rise too far. 

 

Can anyone suggest health insurance from another company that has some more reasonable rates and decent coverage? 

The premium depends on your age (group).

If you are 80 then that's cheap, if you are 20 then it's expensive.

How old are you?

They do have a set price based on age my guess is you are in your 60ś.

How long have you been with Aetna?

 

The issue here is if you have a non accident claim for the first 2 years, they have a high percent of ¨existing condition¨ reject.

 

So, if you have an established past with Aetna it is something to think about.

You probably moved from one age group to another...premiums go up considerably as you age even without any health issues...

12 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said:

You probably moved from one age group to another...premiums go up considerably as you age even without any health issues...

Yep, mine just jumped to 133,000 baht a year!!

 

Considered cancelling and tried others for quotes and even got a full medical for one insurer, but the conditions and exemptions in the policy made it a joke...........eg, never had a problem with my eyes or my back, but anything to do with these was excluded!!

 

 

I just turned 61, and yes, it's an age cutoff rise. 

I have been with BUPA/Aetna for over 10 years, without a claim. 

 

My question was what OTHER insurers are out there that people use and have confidence in? 

Welcome to the reality of health insurance scam.

Can a person get a week insurance whilst in thailand (probably can, but I don't know where to look)

thanks

zyxwv

14 hours ago, Trujillo said:

I just turned 61, and yes, it's an age cutoff rise. 

I have been with BUPA/Aetna for over 10 years, without a claim. 

 

My question was what OTHER insurers are out there that people use and have confidence in? 

Well the one I tried was Pacific Cross and although less than half the price of mine, I found the exemptions too restrictive. May suit you though as that was just my opinion!

1 hour ago, zyxwv said:

Can a person get a week insurance whilst in thailand (probably can, but I don't know where to look)

thanks

zyxwv

Check out travel insurance options.

What exemptions are you referring to on Pacific Cross? 

OP maybe have a look at David Shield?

http://www.davidshield-intl.com/pages/6.aspx

 

or talk to a broker to get comparisons for specific cover.

EG - https://www.aainsure.net/

A Good question Trujillo.

 

I have the same problem like you but with AIA. 60y/o, and they will increase the quote more than 30% next year. ????

 

No see any solution. By now.