Hospital deposits and insurance

[Lorry]

Some insurances have an agreement with certain hospitals so that their customers don't have to pay a deposit if admitted. 

It's useful to check this in advance with your favorite hospital, as it's not always the case. 

 

In an emergency,  paying a deposit has become difficult. 

Scanning has become  a bit unreliable,  if it works (and you have money in your account) it's easy - but if you want to ruin your evening read the threads about forcibly decreased limits and blocked apps.

CC is easy.  If you live in Bangkok,  Pattaya or Phuket, and want to use the big international hospitals,  make sure your limit is not less than 20,000 USD or at least 500,000 THB. You will be asked for this kind of deposit if you need ICU care.

[scubascuba3]

Without insurance best to avoid Bangkok Pattaya Hospital as based on stories I've read it gets very expensive very quickly , head to a govt hospital.

 

With insurance you just need to find the big deposit fast most likely

[BritManToo]

I never understand why poor foreigners go to the expensive private hospitals?

 

[scubascuba3]

3 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I never understand why poor foreigners go to the expensive private hospitals?

 

the default is they take you there if unconscious 

[BritManToo]

16 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

the default is they take you there if unconscious 

They took me to government hospital when I was unconscious.

[KannikaP]

My dear Mrs just diagnosed Cervical C, stage not known yet. IF she needs life saving treatment, it will cost her (ME) Bht 30 per day. 

Last year I had my Gall Bladder out at the local University Hospital. Full job, 1 night in bed, all meds and a successful outcome, with check-up later.= Bht 40,000