Covid & Health Insurance for Thailand: Top 5 Companies

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @JettGunther
    @JettGunther  3 года назад +14

    Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Please let me know what other questions or issues you'd like me to cover.

    • @Davita007
      @Davita007 2 года назад

      Hey jett do you need a Covid insurance or a medical insurance to travel to Thailand

    • @edward3050
      @edward3050 2 года назад

      I have 1 year working Thai Visa and am going to enter the country. Do I need to make an Insurance covering all my Visa Length? Or its just enough to purchase travel insurance for 3 months
      to Enter Thailand

    • @kellytobey5179
      @kellytobey5179 Год назад

      Have they lifted the insurance requirements since this video first was made?
      I am a Canadian citizen so have health care covered. Do I need any further insurance to travel to Thailand now that co-vid has backed off?
      When I came to Thailand in the past I was not asked to show any proof of insurance. Has the policy reverted back to that?

    • @victorliang5315
      @victorliang5315 Год назад

      where's AIA? I heard AIA is the number one health insurance provider in Thailand

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  Год назад

      @@victorliang5315 AIA is at 181 Thanon Surawong, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

  • @Sunnysdelights
    @Sunnysdelights 3 года назад +11

    Excellent video. One for keeps for reference when you want to get insurance in Thailand . Great work Jet

  • @martypoll
    @martypoll 3 года назад +6

    Health care in Thailand is relatively inexpensive. One way to reduce the cost of your health insurance policy is to accept a high deductible. That way you pay for routine care and your insurance is available for more serious ailments.

    • @martypoll
      @martypoll 2 года назад

      @@waynesitarz424 Yes. I should always add that. If your are from a country with universal health care then entering an insurance market like Thailand is definitely not an advantage

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      some offer plans with an adjustable deductible, i think PCL, cigna, etc on some plans, others do not.

  • @lukerabin5079
    @lukerabin5079 3 года назад +5

    Thanks Jett! Just starting to trawl through the basics of one of the long term stay/retirement visa options, so insurance was starting to weigh on my mind. Some great ideas to work from.

  • @PM-nm5ir
    @PM-nm5ir 3 года назад +4

    u r the best Jett! do a collab with Jay. U guys made the Thaiger:) best of luck

  • @davidbarnett2087
    @davidbarnett2087 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much, I plan on moving to Thailand in December or January depends on how things start to open up.
    I have already been looking for insurance and this helps a lot. I have watched your channel before and it has always been full of good content and info and now you have a new subscriber.
    Thanks for doing all the leg work for us. I have been planning this move for close to ten years and have visited several times why wouldn't anybody want to live there. Oh and by the way I'm coming from the United States yes another one.

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      ive lived in Thailand more than 25 years, from USA, Mand unfortunately Medicare provides zero coverage outside the USA, and most thai and international companies will not offer new coverage to those 65 or older and will exclude for pre-existing conditions. u should plan accordingly.

  • @philipnicholls671
    @philipnicholls671 3 года назад +2

    Jett, Excellent .....but as a retiree resident for over ten years with my Bt800k in a low interest account I am self insured.....yet if I leave Thailand on a holiday abroad and return I remain confused as to the extent to which I need Covid related insurance cover for the CoE. Is my only hope the removal of the CoE requirement which seems to be enriching insurance companies as it impedes travel to the Land of Smiles

  • @sghanchey
    @sghanchey 2 года назад +2

    Best report on expat insurance options I've seen anywhere. I wish I had seen it 3-4 years ago, but I am insured by Pacific Cross, so I guess I'm OK. I bought in before the age of 75, after which they don't take new enrollees. I pay pretty hefty annual premiums at my age, but I expected that. Thanks, Jett, for this report.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      Glad you found this helpful. You can always use the recommended site to get an instant quote. It's free and easy, unlike many other sites that collect your data and have a predatorial telemarketer call you back.

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      from my information PCL ( which is a well respected company) and as most thai companies will not offer new coverage to those aged 65 or older ( not 75). and, of course exclude for pre-existing conditions, which sometimes makes coverage not that valuable if your key medical issues are not covered.

  • @Breeze4ever888
    @Breeze4ever888 2 года назад +1

    Great video. You've made my research job much easier for when I move back to Thailand with my family. Love the added humor to video.

  • @sghanchey
    @sghanchey 2 года назад

    Oh, and it's so nice to have an outline of the contents of the video and the time stamp for each. You're extremely well organized and it's good to follow you here and on other sites. Keep up the good work.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      Thank you Stephen I'm glad that you found my video to be useful. It's motivation for me to create more. All the best in your journey :)

  • @daveb2620
    @daveb2620 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for this Jett...and perfect timing since we're looking to change health insurance providers. How about condo insurance for the next one? :)) Hope all is going well in CM!

  • @808pineapple
    @808pineapple 2 года назад

    Excellent and informative video. Unambiguous and detailed valuable content. Thank you very much, well done.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад +1

      Glad you found it helpful 🙏🙂

  • @bryancole842
    @bryancole842 3 года назад +2

    Thanks- really a lot to cover and you did it well. Great links for us to have available.

  • @michaelcooksey7232
    @michaelcooksey7232 2 года назад

    Outstanding. All I’ve heard is how only young’ish (under 60) will be insured and virtually every medical condition is excluded from coverage. Yours is the best factual review I’ve seen. As an old fart I’m deeply concerned about moving to Thailand with my husband (he’s Thai) and being 65 or 67 years with what seemed like poor insurance coverage.
    Thanks.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      Glad you found this helpful. You can get instant quotes and compare plans for retirement visa insurance here: misterprakan.com/en/health/lp/main?p=healthenvisa&affid=AG3007

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      see the details in my comments on this post to answer your concern

  • @FactCheckIn60Seconds
    @FactCheckIn60Seconds 3 года назад

    This is one of my favorites videos. Thank you very much. I needed this since we are moving back to Thailand soon.

  • @athomas9661
    @athomas9661 Месяц назад

    Great video. Will you do an update soon?

  • @rwijetunga
    @rwijetunga 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Jett. Much appreciated. I am applying for a retirement visa to be with my thai partner. The information you have provided helped me immensely.

  • @jimbrown2485
    @jimbrown2485 Год назад

    AXA ❤ SEEMs like The best one😮

  • @billmoeller8897
    @billmoeller8897 3 года назад

    Thanks for all your research on the insurance needed for the COE. A big help.

  • @thomlion
    @thomlion 3 года назад

    Thanks for detailed information.
    If i buy a covid 19 insurance, siutable for COE, can I use this insurance for any haelth tretments during my stay, like dentist or in cas of small injuries?

  • @JamesWilliams-qn5cq
    @JamesWilliams-qn5cq 2 года назад +1

    Gr8 Worꓘ.
    Wayyy Kool.
    Thx a Ton for the Post.

  • @rondodson5736
    @rondodson5736 3 года назад +1

    I am planning on moving back in 2022, but will probably come on a marriage visa. I was told if over the age of 60 or have pre existing health conditions you cannot buy health insurance. I have great health insurance but is only good in the United States. I can go to Guam or Philippines and us the VA hospitals there but not sure how good their facilities are.

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you very young man is it sounds great about the insurance but I still don't have the kind of the money the Thai government asked for
    By the way I absolutely appreciate you for explaining it to us.

  • @rupertspencer6382
    @rupertspencer6382 2 года назад

    Jett, I know this is an older video, but one concern I have is getting insurance as a diabetic. I know you mentioned diabetes in the last provider, but are they the best option or is there another recommendation? I assume I may have to pay a higher premium or have a higher deduction for any of them. I will be retiring next year when I turn 65. Thank you.

  • @karltraveldude7817
    @karltraveldude7817 2 года назад

    Thank you , great start to look for insurance !

  • @m_waaka
    @m_waaka 3 года назад

    Thank you for this helpful information. G'day from Australia!

  • @kitesailor
    @kitesailor 3 года назад

    Do you have a link to a company that will sell the new 50,000 USD insurance for travel after November 1st?

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 5 месяцев назад

    I am been living in the united States 55 years and went to Thailand 3 times never had any of the problems before within 3 times I never had lost of money in my account first time second or third time never had a problem before.why now too much foreigner in Thailand now.

  • @johnminnetto8401
    @johnminnetto8401 3 года назад

    Great video Jett. My thai wife (48 years) and I go to Thailand every year for 5 or 6 months (Prior to Covid). I did have a retirement visa and then changed to a marraige visa. This was due to the amount of baht you had to keep in a Thai bank. We are waiting for the details on the new Thai Pass system. We do have a house in Thailand. My question is this. I am retired military (U.S.) and all my health coverage is through what is called Tricare for life. I asked if I was covered in Thailand if I get covid. (We both have had two doses of the Pfizer vaccine). They told me yes and that if I was to get covid, the hospital would need to send the bills to them in Birmingham, Alabama. So, do you know if I need to have Thai insurance if I am just a tourist visiting family? Appreciate any help you can provide. John

  • @Azzow15
    @Azzow15 3 года назад

    Absolutely great video thankyou so much.

  • @Haradeas
    @Haradeas 2 года назад

    I heard a lot of these companies do not want to give insurance anymore because of the more strict requirements from the thai government, like giving refund when asymptomatic. Would be great if you could do a updated vid on them. I want to go to Thailand soon. Cheers!

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      thats covid or travel insurance, most are asking here are annual health insurance.

  • @BobBob-do2xz
    @BobBob-do2xz 3 года назад

    This was a great summary of some vital info. That Mister Prakan website is easy for this old Boomer to use. Thanks you!

  • @emmanuelespad
    @emmanuelespad 3 года назад

    Great video and great work 🙏🏼

  • @denisriel5015
    @denisriel5015 2 года назад

    Great info thank you

  • @mabeltshutlhedi9021
    @mabeltshutlhedi9021 3 года назад

    Good video info. Thanx Jett🙏🙏

  • @Photojouralist123
    @Photojouralist123 3 года назад

    Exactly what I want to hear! Thanks so much!

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  3 года назад

      You're very welcome!

    • @Photojouralist123
      @Photojouralist123 3 года назад

      @@JettGunther I watch your show every evening Jett and when I need to get property in BKK I will for sure contact you

  • @rainerhasler135
    @rainerhasler135 2 года назад

    I am living in Thailand since 7 years and I neat a new health assurance cause CIGNA rises the prize every year about 550$ to 800$. I had to cancel it cause it is obvious that I soon will not be able to pay this enormous prize. They never informed in advance about the rise of prizes nore did they explain the reason of this rise. Now I followed your recommendation about Mr. Prakan. It is just unbelievable but I can't fill out the form correctly cause this form is made for people who will move to another country in the future. But when you are in Thailand you even don't find Thailand in the list of countries .

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      You're probably in the wrong section. Try this link misterprakan.com/en/health/health-insurance-thailand?affid=AG3007

  • @robgriffiths8755
    @robgriffiths8755 3 года назад

    Excellent video mate. My stepdaughter is thai and living there now. She is pregnant and we have had to pay over 6000bht so far for scans etc. She's in early stages of pregnancy. Do you think we should get her health insurance or would an insurance company not insure her now as she is already pregnant... What with any future bills during pregnancy?

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад +1

      they will not insure her now, most likely.

  • @brianjacks1792
    @brianjacks1792 Год назад

    Do you have any comments on the insurance company named WrLife ??

  • @pgoody8906
    @pgoody8906 3 года назад

    Excellent content!

  • @terenceclark6858
    @terenceclark6858 3 года назад

    Health insurance is for OA retirement visa....O visa holders have been grandfathered in

  • @davidcrosson7272
    @davidcrosson7272 2 года назад

    Thanks Jett!

  • @jamessalis
    @jamessalis 2 года назад

    Good job, thanks!

  • @joeenos4074
    @joeenos4074 2 года назад

    what was the name of the comparison web site mr.........

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      The link is in the video description

  • @larry-notthecableguy
    @larry-notthecableguy 3 года назад

    Awesome bro!

  • @jojobennet3268
    @jojobennet3268 3 года назад

    It is a very informative video. Thanks

  • @antarangasaha7423
    @antarangasaha7423 3 года назад

    How much would my health insurance cost if I were to travel to Thailand for a week?

  • @skzlovestay3486
    @skzlovestay3486 2 года назад

    is the health insurance required for those obtaining the Non-ED Visa (for study in Thailand)? I am a student a but I don't think I can afford insurance.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      No you're not required to have health insurance but you'll need travel insurance to enter the country. You can get quotes for travel insurance here: misterprakan.com/en/pass/thailand-pass?affid=AG3007

  • @okbilly1
    @okbilly1 3 года назад

    Is this 3m health cover for retirement visa, policy now?

    • @martypoll
      @martypoll 3 года назад

      I read that the new policy won’t go into effect until September 2022

  • @cobblestone8387
    @cobblestone8387 3 года назад

    good vlog. i wonder if you can review any insurance for people over 65 years old?

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  3 года назад

      The insurance providers I cover have policies for 65+

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      @@JettGunther im not so sure-- from my inquiries Axa, luma, aetna, and others do not offer new policies to those 65 or older -- they will continue to cover someone older than 65 if you started with them from an earlier age, but annual premiums do substantially increase, and, of couree, they all exclude for pre-existing conditions . Please name any company that u know for certain will offer initial coverage for someone 65 or older, it would be helpful to know.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      @@bobx1034 Try Pacific Cross?

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      @@JettGunther im not looking for myself at this point i self insure, but Pacific Cross, a good insurance company, also will not offer new coverage from 65 and older and will exclude for pre-existing conditions. most retirees arrive here 50, 60, 70 years old and generally have some pre-existing conditions-- what good is a policy if it won't cover one's key medical issues. Many retirees finish working age 65 have either a national health program or medicare in the US, which provide good coverage with no exclusions.
      they arrive here and find they can't obtain health insurance, not travel insurance, health insurance. i dont want potential expats, especially those 65 and up, to think it's "no problem " to get health coverage-- they should understand the pitfalls in making their decision about retiring to thailand

  • @anniereynolds1220
    @anniereynolds1220 2 года назад

    Can I get lnsurance on a retirement visa but with a pre existing condition????

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад +1

      most of the companies he mentions do not offer new coverage for those 65 or older and do exclude for pre-existing conditions.

  • @Adrian-S.
    @Adrian-S. 3 года назад

    Excellent video

  • @dsberg1837
    @dsberg1837 3 года назад +4

    I bought AXA Sewasdi Thailand plan and they would not pay when I went to the hospital with a herniated disc. There was also an exclusion clause in the fine print for back problems. I’ll look for another insurer for next year. Thumbs down on AXA. 👎

    • @ebx100
      @ebx100 3 года назад +1

      AXA sold me the wrong policy when I was coming to Thailand on a long stay visa. I was denied boarding in America. Had to buy a new plane ticket, another PCR test and 2 days in an airport hotel. Additional $2000 and a lot of unnecessary hassle.

    • @martinbonner2585
      @martinbonner2585 3 года назад +1

      Was in hospital with a foot infection, trying to claim back from axa was a nightmare, didn't bother in the end. Look for one with card seem lot easier

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      most every company, thai or international, exclude for pre-existing conditions. and will not offer initial coverage if you are 65 or older.

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      @Yi Liang did ur coverage include other areas besides covid? have they given any reason to deny ?claims

  • @sonyjamia3051
    @sonyjamia3051 2 года назад

    I urgently require Covid19 Insurance for extending my STV Visa for next 3 months. I was told that the COVID19 insurance policy which I have until 19th December 2021with Thai Insurance companies cannot be extended as the Insurance companies are having problems with the Thai Government. Can you please advice ungently. Thank you.

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      Try applying for these and when they contact you, ask the question misterprakan.com/en/pass/thailand-pass?affid=AG3007

    • @sonyjamia3051
      @sonyjamia3051 2 года назад

      I did get a quote for COVID 19 ONLY which was nearly $400, for 3 months. Which I find is too high. Why the amount has increased by 3 to 4 times within the last 3 months? Is their a more reasonable insurance company in Thailand? Or can I compare the prices for the COVID19 ONLY with few different companies before I purchase. Thank you for your response.

  • @joeo5738
    @joeo5738 2 года назад

    Is Covid coverage needed for a OA visa renewal?

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  2 года назад

      Usually insurance to satisfy the OA visa requirement would cover covid.
      You can look at quotes and compare plans here: misterprakan.com/en/health/lp/main?p=healthenvisa&affid=AG3007

  • @MRTHANARAT
    @MRTHANARAT 2 года назад

    Advice
    Muangthai (MTL)
    Alianz ayudhya (AZAY)
    Bangkok life (BLA)

  • @staciaohira
    @staciaohira 3 года назад

    thank you

  • @wilhelminafladberg1053
    @wilhelminafladberg1053 3 года назад

    Thnx for the info👍🌻

  • @chicanoonthego
    @chicanoonthego 3 года назад

    Since when did U have your own CHANNEL?🤔 Really helpful info for my MOVE there, perhaps U can get more detailed regarding the premiums and the numbers for each coverage...but maybe I'm asking for too much😕

    • @bobx1034
      @bobx1034 2 года назад

      if you are 65 or older, most thai companies, and international, will not offer initial coverage.

  • @howarde.harrison8535
    @howarde.harrison8535 2 года назад

    On 24 March 2022, we announced our plan to wind down Aetna International’s non-Americas insurance business. This means that in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions, we will no longer issue new policies from 1st July 2022.
    This means that you'll probably need new coverage. Do you know who you'll change to?

  • @peterempire1777
    @peterempire1777 3 года назад

    very helpful..^^

  • @cind8324
    @cind8324 2 года назад

    I need it for a 1 hour 20 minutes transit. Its ridiculous

  • @geoffreyrose1620
    @geoffreyrose1620 Год назад

    Jett you should redo this video with Insurance at 3 million baht

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  Год назад

      Actually, I’m working on it. Stay tuned.

  • @janetbrodesser236
    @janetbrodesser236 2 года назад

    Is wrlife health insurance in Thailand a scam?

  • @gerardwise67
    @gerardwise67 3 года назад +3

    Non immigrant O-A retirement visa requires insurance. The Non-Immigrant O retirement visa doesn't require insurance...

    • @terenceclark6858
      @terenceclark6858 3 года назад

      Correct

    • @onehappykamper
      @onehappykamper 3 года назад

      ... However NON-O does not allow the 65k income method... When deposits are outside Thailand. Oops.

    • @rondodson5736
      @rondodson5736 3 года назад

      The O visa or marriage visa does not currently require the health insurance, however my attorney in Bangkok says he believes the Thai officials will start requiring it for the marriage visa's in the near future.

    • @generalelectric12
      @generalelectric12 2 года назад

      My o-a retirement visa is about to expire. I am currently applying for o visa. And you need insurance.

    • @quitschiek5038
      @quitschiek5038 2 года назад

      @@onehappykamper What do you mean? Non-O allows 65 k income method. If you have that at home, you do not need to deposit any money in Thailand. You need to get your tax declaration or your pension approved by your consulate. Nowadays it seems to be attached to the consul's confirmation.

  • @daveinthailand
    @daveinthailand 3 года назад +2

    I was under the opinion that was what the 800,000 baht was for in you bank account to cover your medical bills if you take bad or need to pay hospital bills has thailand now changed their policy again that you need insurance and if so why do i need to have 800,000 BAHT in my account

    • @chicanoonthego
      @chicanoonthego 3 года назад

      Exactly😟

    • @dsberg1837
      @dsberg1837 3 года назад

      Ask Thai Immigration, but i think its because they want to see that you have money to live here, 800,000 in the bank or 65,000 deposited each month for a year or a combination of both.

    • @Bhatmann
      @Bhatmann 3 года назад

      The money is for O/OA visa requirements. Insurance is a separate matter depending on which visa.

    • @martypoll
      @martypoll 3 года назад +2

      The financial requirement for a 1 year extension is to deposit 800,000 baht in a Thai bank 2 months before you apply for the extension and 3 months after you get the extension. You have to maintain a minimum of 400,000 baht in your account for the remaining months of the year. Of course, you have to bump it up to 800,000 baht 2 months before you apply for the next year’s extension. This money is not available for use for medical expenses. If your account drops below the above requirements you will be denied the next extension. The 800,000 baht is not a substitute for the health insurance requirement for those who originally arrived with an OA visa.

  • @johnchristie6195
    @johnchristie6195 3 года назад

    But, where can a British 80yo get insurance to enter Thailand ??

    • @JettGunther
      @JettGunther  3 года назад

      This site lets you compare prices and policies: misterprakan.com/en/main?affid=AG3007

    • @Sleepyorc
      @Sleepyorc 3 года назад

      70 is the oldest age any insurer will cover you that includes Covid

    • @johnchristie6195
      @johnchristie6195 3 года назад

      @@Sleepyorc no. I’ve now found many that go to 75yo ,,2 go to 80yo and 1 to 99 yo

    • @michaelcooksey7232
      @michaelcooksey7232 2 года назад

      @@JettGunther Link doesn’t work. Maybe access from an Apple iPhone can’t handle. Oh well…

    • @sghanchey
      @sghanchey 2 года назад

      @@michaelcooksey7232 - worked fine for me

  • @fandechichoune8516
    @fandechichoune8516 2 года назад +1

    As of to day very good news Cambodia put out their rules opening border no tests a minor one ,no quarantine for vax, insurance as minimun ,nil expected....etc bye bye thailand

  • @Kwippy
    @Kwippy 16 дней назад

    Come the day when you badly need health insurance because you are old and frail, these companies will refuse to insure you.

  • @ugyennorbu9822
    @ugyennorbu9822 2 года назад

    What about students?

  • @muhammadalkreem9566
    @muhammadalkreem9566 3 года назад +1

    🤜🏽🤛🏽

  • @sunsetsue6309
    @sunsetsue6309 Месяц назад

    It sounds expensive

  • @stupot1952
    @stupot1952 2 года назад

    think there has a thai insurance company gone bust this week sponsered man utd forgot the name now

  • @billc6762
    @billc6762 3 года назад

    While I am watching this video, I got an ad for insurance.

  • @marcosteffano
    @marcosteffano 3 года назад

    At the moment it’s better and cheaper to live in many countries than Thailand.

  • @Roof_Pizza
    @Roof_Pizza 2 года назад

    Kinda doubt anyone here is 32 years of age, shoulda plugged in a more realistic 55/65/or 75.

  • @rikirex2162
    @rikirex2162 2 года назад

    health insurances are a reap off