anyone Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Can I apply for SSO card (foreigner, retirement visa, no job) to pay by myself (for goverment hospitals in case of accident)? How much per year does it costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Not eligible unless previously worked and paid into the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, tonray said: Not eligible unless previously worked and paid into the system He can register at his local hospital and use their service by paying a higher price than the locals, but still at least a tenth of the cost of visiting a private one for ordinary minor visits. Not sure about bigger surgery thow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyone Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, tonray said: Not eligible unless previously worked and paid into the system I have an expired card from previous job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, anyone said: I have an expired card from previous job. Not sure of the time frame for paying in (certain number of years required) and grace period after expiration but others can hopefully help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 7:11 AM, anyone said: I have an expired card from previous job. To maintain SS medical cover after retiring from work you must do so within 6 months. If it has been more than 6 months you cannot get SS cover. You can still use government hospitals but will have to pay out of pocket. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lopburi3 Posted March 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 3/25/2022 at 6:52 AM, Hummin said: He can register at his local hospital and use their service by paying a higher price than the locals, but still at least a tenth of the cost of visiting a private one for ordinary minor visits. Not sure about bigger surgery thow. That does not involve SS - anyone can obtain service at a government hospital and yes it can involve bigger surgery. In some cases cost will be the same as Thai out of area use but in others there will be a higher charge for foreigners. Some government hospitals also provide a separate pay for service channel where specific doctors can be consulted. But none of this has anything to do with Social Security. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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