Non-OA mandatory health insurance from LMG?

[JTXR]

I'm thinking of switching from my more expensive policy to one from LMG, based on many people here saying they're happy with their cover from LMG.

 

The problem is that I understand the coverage now required is US$100,000.  But on the long-stay insurance site ( https://longstay.tgia.org/companiesoa  ) the link to LMG leads to a page where LMG still only has info about the old THB 400K/40K requirement.  Any suggestions on where to get an accurate quote from LMG based on the new requirements?

[ubonjoe]

You do not have to have the new insurance requirements until after September 1st of this year to apply for a extension of stay based upon retirement at immigration.

You should be able to get more info here on the LMG website. 

https://www.lmginsurance.co.th/en/pages/iservice.aspx

 

[Searat7]

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You do not have to have the new insurance requirements until after September 1st of this year to apply for a extension of stay based upon retirement at immigration.

You should be able to get more info here on the LMG website. 

https://www.lmginsurance.co.th/en/pages/iservice.aspx

 

But it seems that new O-A applicants must buy the $100,000 health insurance already and I assume this would also have coverage for Covid. Is this correct? I am planning to come in early July after 2+ years away. Thanks.

[CartagenaWarlock]

1 hour ago, Searat7 said:

But it seems that new O-A applicants must buy the $100,000 health insurance already and I assume this would also have coverage for Covid. Is this correct? I am planning to come in early July after 2+ years away. Thanks.

Why do you want to come on an O-A? O-A has lost all its advantages due to mandated insurance and Covid restrictions to get a second year stay without going through the immigration extension process. 

[Searat7]

5 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

Why do you want to come on an O-A? O-A has lost all its advantages due to mandated insurance and Covid restrictions to get a second year stay without going through the immigration extension process. 

I knew about the insurance but I stay only 7 months a year and was under the impression I could return for second long stay with a re-entry permit and insurance for the 7 months remaining on re-entry permit. I did not realize this would entail visiting BKK Immigration for an extension. Does not make sense to me.  I know about the Non-O visa I can get in Bangkok but wish to avoid parking 800,000 b in Thailand and don’t wish to go the agent route.

[ubonjoe]

4 hours ago, Searat7 said:

I knew about the insurance but I stay only 7 months a year and was under the impression I could return for second long stay with a re-entry permit and insurance for the 7 months remaining on re-entry permit. I did not realize this would entail visiting BKK Immigration for an extension. Does not make sense to me.  I know about the Non-O visa I can get in Bangkok but wish to avoid parking 800,000 b in Thailand and don’t wish to go the agent route.

You do not have to apply for a extension of stay unless you want to stay longer after you OA visa expires and the last one year permit to stay from it is ending.

[ubonjoe]

11 hours ago, Searat7 said:

But it seems that new O-A applicants must buy the $100,000 health insurance already and I assume this would also have coverage for Covid. Is this correct? I am planning to come in early July after 2+ years away. Thanks.

If you applied for your OA visa after October first of 2021 you need the $100,000 insurance that includes the covid 19 insurance.

Info about it is here. https://longstay.tgia.org/guidelineoa

[Searat7]

On 3/4/2022 at 7:45 PM, ubonjoe said:

If you applied for your OA visa after October first of 2021 you need the $100,000 insurance that includes the covid 19 insurance.

Info about it is here. https://longstay.tgia.org/guidelineoa

Thanks Joe- I found acceptable insurance for a new O-A visa but I usually travel outside the country 2-3 times during my 7 month stay. Would Immigration still give me 12 months each time I return during first year without regard for insurance expiration date ( I would buy 12 month policy) or would they just give new date based on when my 12 month insurance policy ends ? If that is the case could I re-enter just before I leave for USA with a new 12 month policy which would allow me a second long stay ?   Thanks. 

[ubonjoe]

20 minutes ago, Searat7 said:

Thanks Joe- I found acceptable insurance for a new O-A visa but I usually travel outside the country 2-3 times during my 7 month stay. Would Immigration still give me 12 months each time I return during first year without regard for insurance expiration date ( I would buy 12 month policy) or would they just give new date based on when my 12 month insurance policy ends ? If that is the case could I re-enter just before I leave for USA with a new 12 month policy which would allow me a second long stay ?   Thanks. 

Immigration will only stamp you into the country to the day your insurance expires when entering with a OA visa.

If you got a new insurance they would stamp into the country to the day is expires or for one year.