I'm assuming these health plans must be paid in full upfront - do any of them offer the possibility of monthly or quarterly payments?

On 6/30/2020 at 3:28 PM, ThaivisaSales said:

With large numbers of these groups having registered to enter Thailand they expect up to 50,000 to fly here soon.

Registered to enter until they heard this new regulation.

Who is going to take out an insurance policy to cover Covid 19 related illnesses or other treatment to visit here on a 2-3 day business trip?

Teachers & students will look elsewhere too.

2 minutes ago, khunbillmex said:

I'm assuming these health plans must be paid in full upfront - do any of them offer the possibility of monthly or quarterly payments?

In my experience, some do and some don't.

On 6/30/2020 at 10:28 AM, ThaivisaSales said:

having registered to enter Thailand

What do they mean by this anyway? I haven't figured that up yet. Where do you "register" to enter Thailand?

1 minute ago, Camillof said:

What do they mean by this anyway? I haven't figured that up yet. Where do you "register" to enter Thailand?

Apply for entry at This embassy or consulate during limited entry phase

On 6/30/2020 at 3:28 PM, ThaivisaSales said:

This is in addition to checking that before flying passengers must have obtained a ‘Fit to Fly’ health certificate certifying that passengers pose no risk of being infected by COVID 19 virus and this to be issued no more than 72 hours prior to date of travel.

I don't see anyone mentioning the 'Fit to Fly' certificate.  Last I heard this was not available in most countries.  Updates welcome. 

16 minutes ago, Nigel Garvie said:

3) Why should they be interested in the over 75s or indeed over 70s, if they are aiming for the mass tourist market - come here, spend money, go home.

 

I think you are mixing different issues here. Non-Imm O visa holders are not "tourists". Those many elderlies who reside here with or without a family also bring all of their retirement money here, besides the small capital necessarily deposited in a Thai bank. Thai authorities have all interest in keeping that group here as long as possible IMHO.

So what about people like me. 86, lived here and married to a Thai for over thirty years on a retirement visa and have a snowballs chance in hell of getting insurance cover. If I go to NZ where they have a reciprocal medical arrangement with the UK no problem. On my return on a re entry permit, will I be subjected to these new insurance rules? If so, I'm condemned to stay here for life, but I'm not complaining about.

Insurance companies and banks are prospering. We know it is only a matter of time until expats already living here will be required to purchase health insurance. Put it into your budget plan. 

An edited repost from another thread >

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170385-new-health-insurance-the-facts/?do=findComment&comment=15572220

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Check out this link

https://www.americanvisitorinsurance.com/trawick-international/safe-travels-international-cost-saver.asp

Note: Their website is somewhat confusing, but they provide Covid-19 insurance both for US and non-US citizens.

I am a non-US citizen and will not be visiting USA, so fully eligible to subscribe to the covid-19 policy they offer.  For my age (63) the premium would be less than 90 US $ for 1 month < 100.000 US $ coverage with a 5.000 US $ deductible >. 

Sounded good!  But when clicking the option 'Buy It' the travel destination said USA and is greyed-out, without option to change it.

That's definitely a website error because when 'playing' with the options I was able to get a quote from Thailand to Multiple Countries (instead of the greyed-out USA).

But I was not able to reproduce that when trying again.

So would be worthwhile to contact them with your specific details, as they definitely provide covid-19 insurance policies for periods of 5 days to 1 year for both US Citizens and Non US citizens that are not visiting USA.

What if you are over 70 with a pre-existing medical condition . What sort of health insurance could I possibly get then ??  Its seems these decisions are taken without ever discussing them with the people who will be most effected.  In my case, I have sufficient funds to cover any medical issue, emergency or otherwise. Surely allowing retireees to self insure to self-insure whould be considered. Instead, this seems to be a way of pandering to the local insurance cartel !!  

This government has stamp a no return of tourists. Everyone that are foreigners should forward this to your country so that no one return to this country until this out rage of a requirement has changed. $100,000 dollar insurance Policy that can be used in Thailand. Sounds like a racketeering activity. 
 

Well those of you that resides here and might need to return home for personal reason, something to think about. 

20 hours ago, Lacessit said:

If you are over 75, can't even get it. 133,000 baht in the 71 - 75 age group, they are dreaming.

Nobody is coming to Thailand with these hurdles. Guess the ladies of Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok will just have to go back to the rice fields, lots of hotels going bust.

Shooting oneself in the foot springs to mind.

Not only that, Thai medical is Suppose to be a lot cheaper then the West. 

Why is it that the premiums are at a Rip off High.

Why doesn't the Thai Government set up an affordable premium Insurance for Expats an Long stay people. 

Things  could be so easy ,But No Just a Rip off Scam by the Big Insurance Companies. 

4 minutes ago, Peter Denis said:

An edited repost from another thread >

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1170385-new-health-insurance-the-facts/?do=findComment&comment=15572220

= = = = = =

Check out this link

https://www.americanvisitorinsurance.com/trawick-international/safe-travels-international-cost-saver.asp

Note: Their website is somewhat confusing, but they provide Covid-19 insurance both for US and non-US citizens.

I am a non-US citizen and will not be visiting USA, so fully eligible to subscribe to the covid-19 policy they offer.  For my age (63) the premium would be less than 90 US $ for 1 month < 100.000 US $ coverage with a 5.000 US $ deductible >. 

Sounded good!  But when clicking the option 'Buy It' the travel destination said USA and is greyed-out, without option to change it.

That's definitely a website error because when 'playing' with the options I was able to get a quote from Thailand to Multiple Countries (instead of the greyed-out USA).

But I was not able to reproduce that when trying again.

So would be worthwhile to contact them with your specific details, as they definitely provide covid-19 insurance policies for periods of 5 days to 1 year for both US Citizens and Non US citizens that are not visiting USA.

I think has to do with the present Covid-19 situation  In the USA , as even Europe country's are closed border for them by latest  E.U. measures 

Pointless argument, but comes again and again. Nobody needs an overpriced Thai insurance with a maximum coverage of perhaps 500k or 1m THB that in the event required does not pay. If you cannot afford to pay such 500k out of your savings you are in the wrong place. Stay at home and don't travel the world.

 

Just because you may not be able to afford it, still you are here, does not mean that the rest of us should finance more glass palaces for the insurance mafia.

12 minutes ago, Truth Will Set You Free said:

This government has stamp a no return of tourists. Everyone that are foreigners should forward this to your country so that no one return to this country until this out rage of a requirement has changed. $100,000 dollar insurance Policy that can be used in Thailand. Sounds like a racketeering activity. 
 

Well those of you that resides here and might need to return home for personal reason, something to think about. 

As that can happen.... best to keep address from sea freight agent at hand as not all can go in checked airline luggage  ???? 

If your country does not allow you to travel or adviced,then insurance is not worth the paper it is written on.Does not matter how much u pay. My good friend passed away in april  he lived in cnx,he had some kind of insurance Don,t know what exactly but his family still had to pay something after

    All I know is he paid some kind of insurance and it did not cover everything I believe,It was all about ticking boxes and that affected the price that is all i know.this will have a big affect on who will return now or wait for the new year

Yay! With 100k coverage, foreigners should no longer be required to wear motorcycle helmets.

My Aetna policy only covers up to 20,000usd is this then of no use.

 

 

I was an AA member up till I was 75 for accident cover only after that was told to old so how are you going to get cover? I think the government should come up with a plan to cover us oldies as the insurance companies will not, as for a certain lady probably not have a job now, have been told if you have insurance from age 65 through to 70 it is an unknown law that if you want to carry on with your cover the insurance company has to comply, I got 5 years accident cover only, but better than nothing I guess, like I have now, so come on government get a insurance plan going for us oldies, but I think they are using this gimmick as a way of stopping older people from coming to Thailand

3 hours ago, ogb said:

That's the best way, but doubt the insurance lobby (and all the hangers on) would like it, as that way the money only would go to the medical professionals when actual services needed.

Still need $50,000 usd insurance to get into Cambodia.

15 hours ago, steven100 said:

oh dear   ! ...... everybody is jumping up & down about insurance ....  SCB bank COVID19 cover 499 baht LOL   !!!  

Yes, and cover is only 100k baht. That wont do...

18 hours ago, suzannegoh said:

Is this another case like for retirement visa extensions, that only Thai policies and not international policies are acceptable?

I was in that group, had to buy a Thai policy to qualify for my retirement Visa, but since I'm diabetic, I'm not able to use it because Thai Insurance doesn't cover preexisting conditions. I then had to buy another policy that I could actually use. So happy, I not there anymore. Yes, to the great minds there, my 140,000 baht a month isn't supporting the economy. You have already chased us out.

15 hours ago, steven100 said:

oh dear   ! ...... everybody is jumping up & down about insurance ....  SCB bank COVID19 cover 499 baht LOL   !!!  

Pah cheapskate  I  bought the super  deluxe  soapy massage one for  800 baht

17 hours ago, blackcab said:

The vast majority of work permit holders are citizens of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar who work in low income jobs such as construction. I wonder how they will be able to afford a policy such as this?

Fleece the sheep with wool

3 hours ago, brucegoniners said:

Everyone here should be required to have health insurance anyway. The country shouldn't be responsible for foreigners who can't pay their medical bills.

 

As a foreigner I strongly believe that.

I have money in the bank to pay medical bills - if ever required.

Even if you have a Non-O visa?

1 hour ago, Camillof said:

 

Excuse me but where does being "a responsible person" start? At what level of coverage, based on what criteria? I am still in my '50s and always enjoyed good health. I am retired in Thailand since 2012 (Non-Imm O). Although not required by law, since 2015 I subscribed a local policy for 800,000 THB coverage ("Wealthy-Healty 4000" by Thai Health Insurance Public Company Ltd. which by the way covers Covid-19 too). Until now In 5 years I never used it. Am I being responsible or irresponsible?

in  thailand youre being sensible will make no sense????

22 hours ago, kevinsan said:

Gotta love the Insurance Lobby. They have been pressing this issue for years and have now conquered.

As per the old saying, "it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good".

Good for the insurance companies.

Am 79 ys old does that mean as I on retirement extension visea,so can I go to say h/kong for holiday do I then need this insurance ????????   can any body advise please /???