Health Care Insurance Plans for Americans

[JayBird]

This does not apply to me, but I am curious:

If you are an american covered by medicare/medicaid but want to retire in Thailand, is there a health plan that will cover you in Thailand that takes into consideration you are covered in the USA by Medicare/Medicaid?

 

I believe Medicare/Medicaid does *not* cover you in Thailand (you have to return home), but is there some way to top-up the plan or get an add-on, or some sort of affiliate that offers you coverage at a discount (versus signing up fresh with a brand new company)?

 

Thank you.