mikecwm Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I've done a search - with no luck. Has anyone had any experience with Claria Health Insurance while living in Thailand? I'm looking at their "Star" programme which seems well suited to expats living in Thailand and still wanting to do some world travels. http://www.claria.us/stareng.htm Any feedback gratefully appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Why don't we try this over in the Insurance forum. Topic Moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaka Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Dont know your age but from just briefly looking at their prices for 100% coverage for in-patient in case of accident or infectious desease, it sounds well on par or better than corresponding Thai companies. Wonder how easy it would be contacting th em while living in Thailand. But they seem to only infectous deseases so what if you have one that is not infectous? Not covered. In that case, I would look for another company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikecwm Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi Tanaka. It seems infectious diseases are not covered for the first 90 days only. They don't want you bringing something with you which you knew you already had. Fair enough. What I was really after was someone with firsthand experience of this company - none so far. I've been in touch with several Health insurance companies and pointedly asked what sort of premiums someone in their 90s is currently paying. Here's a quote from one agent (GIBG) - "the restrictions on such (policies offering 'for Life' cover) are very high and the costs at levels above 75 are frankly beyond comprehension in expense" It's the 'above 75 premiums I am specifically interested in. I don't see much point in pouring money into an insurance company for the next 15 - 20 years (I'm 65 now), not needing their services, then get into my 80s or 90s and find I can't afford the premiums - or they won't insure me any longer. What a massive waste of money. I'm seriously looking at "Self Insuring" with a seed of 1 million Baht and adding 100,000 a year. I have 2 1/2 years to decide. I think I'm going to miss Canada's full health coverage for $116 a month (in BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 i honestly believe that if you think loyalty will keep you insured once you become a liability, you are dreaming. Ive never heard "i am 78, beat cancer and my premiums did not increase and i renewed my policy hassle free" never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franco767 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I am looking for some good insurance where I can go to a descent hospital and not pay more than a grand a year. Also, do they have insurance for the whole family at a reduced rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I am looking for some good insurance where I can go to a descent hospital and not pay more than a grand a year. Also, do they have insurance for the whole family at a reduced rate? And can we ask if you are talking THB or GBP ...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonydabbs Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Wonder how easy it would be contacting th em while living in Thailand. Should be fairly easy. They have direct payment with some major hospitals in Thailand. If you sign up for US$2,500 deductable plan and list your place of residence as Thailand, you don't have to pay the deductable (excess) if you seek inpatient treatment at a hospital in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liberty9133 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Are there a list of such hospitals available? Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin, Jomtien etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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