Iamemjay Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Is anyone aware of an insurance company that will accept COVID insurance for a tourist wishing to take advantage of the Phuket Sandbox but is 84 years old? Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, steve187 said: https://www.tipinsure.com/CovidRegional/product_detail I recently helped an 86 year old go back to Thailand, on a 45 day exempt. Ubon Joe helped a lot and sent me a link for COVID-19 insurance which covered the 45 day visa, He did not know off any company that does the health insurance over 75 years old ,unless he’s found one I did manage to contact a broker who’s half thai American and he said Cigna would do it but the premium was $20000 Nz per annum. This is a big problem, and my friend will have to negotiate his own visa extension 15 days before his visa runs out. He said he knows how to do that. So there’s plenty of expats in Thailand at present over 75 ,how do you guys get insurance??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, kiwikeith said: I recently helped an 86 year old go back to Thailand, on a 45 day exempt. Ubon Joe helped a lot and sent me a link for COVID-19 insurance which covered the 45 day visa, He did not know off any company that does the health insurance over 75 years old ,unless he’s found one I did manage to contact a broker who’s half thai American and he said Cigna would do it but the premium was $20000 Nz per annum. This is a big problem, and my friend will have to negotiate his own visa extension 15 days before his visa runs out. He said he knows how to do that. So there’s plenty of expats in Thailand at present over 75 ,how do you guys get insurance??? That link posted only does COVID-19 insurance, I used that company for the COVID-19 coverage to get my friend in on the 45 day exemption visas which doesn’t need the health insurance coverage. I phoned them personally, they do not provide health coverage for over 75 , just COVID up to 99 years of age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamemjay Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Thankyou. Yes, in my search I did find that one after posting my question. Only COVID insurance is required, so this may fit the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Try travel insurance. Only drawback is they expect you to repatriate after they have paid for initial treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inala Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 8 hours ago, kiwikeith said: I recently helped an 86 year old go back to Thailand, on a 45 day exempt. Ubon Joe helped a lot and sent me a link for COVID-19 insurance which covered the 45 day visa, He did not know off any company that does the health insurance over 75 years old ,unless he’s found one I did manage to contact a broker who’s half thai American and he said Cigna would do it but the premium was $20000 Nz per annum. This is a big problem, and my friend will have to negotiate his own visa extension 15 days before his visa runs out. He said he knows how to do that. So there’s plenty of expats in Thailand at present over 75 ,how do you guys get insurance??? This is encouraging, to see an 86 yr old going to Thailand! Just shows me there's still at least 25 years of life left in me yet! Guy must've been stud when he was a young 'un if he's still chasing them at 86! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petethefeet Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I am in phuket for 6 weeks now. I have a return flight with Emirates. For the length of your stay medical insurance is included in your ticket. I am 72. No questions were asked about medical history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanner Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Inala said: This is encouraging, to see an 86 yr old going to Thailand! Just shows me there's still at least 25 years of life left in me yet! Guy must've been stud when he was a young 'un if he's still chasing them at 86! No need to chase them, Papa still 'hansum man' !. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 https://covid19.tgia.org/ COVID only insurance up to age 99 For someone aged >75 seeking general health insurance, Cigna Global (Close Care) will usually be the least expensive option and premiums can be reduced by taking a deductible ("excess"). Strongly recommend to get it through a broker, nto direct, helps later with claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Here are three companies that accept up to 99 years old: Chubb 26,500 baht for 1 year https://thtravelinsured.chubbtravelinsurance.com/travel-insured/th-en/home.html Luma Thailand Pass, by Tune Protect Thailand, a subsidiary of AirAsia, 31,500 baht for 1 year https://w3.tuneprotect.co.th/WebPortal/Pages/TAOnline01.aspx?Keys=BQSRGVKQQUKQAVY5P8KLG2KZ94ML26U3BJUXXGSF28UZG4RRX4JLAGFRW2 Thai General Insurance Association (mentioned already) 43,200 baht for 1 year https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live Long and Prosper Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 6:38 AM, kiwikeith said: I recently helped an 86 year old go back to Thailand, on a 45 day exempt. Ubon Joe helped a lot and sent me a link for COVID-19 insurance which covered the 45 day visa, He did not know off any company that does the health insurance over 75 years old ,unless he’s found one I did manage to contact a broker who’s half thai American and he said Cigna would do it but the premium was $20000 Nz per annum. This is a big problem, and my friend will have to negotiate his own visa extension 15 days before his visa runs out. He said he knows how to do that. So there’s plenty of expats in Thailand at present over 75 ,how do you guys get insurance??? Had insurance long before this debacle started. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Pleased to know that I can still get Covid insurane a my age 77, but does the Thaland pass acept Covid only insurance or does it want a full medical insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Robin said: Pleased to know that I can still get Covid insurane a my age 77, but does the Thaland pass acept Covid only insurance or does it want a full medical insurance? Full insurance (or at least, general insurance - travel policies, which cover only emergency medical, seem to be accepted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Ragnarok said: Here are three companies that accept up to 99 years old: Chubb 26,500 baht for 1 year https://thtravelinsured.chubbtravelinsurance.com/travel-insured/th-en/home.html Luma Thailand Pass, by Tune Protect Thailand, a subsidiary of AirAsia, 31,500 baht for 1 year https://w3.tuneprotect.co.th/WebPortal/Pages/TAOnline01.aspx?Keys=BQSRGVKQQUKQAVY5P8KLG2KZ94ML26U3BJUXXGSF28UZG4RRX4JLAGFRW2 Thai General Insurance Association (mentioned already) 43,200 baht for 1 year https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance LUMA appears limited to age 75 and under. At least, when filling it out, it will nto accept a year of birth before 1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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