Can I use my American health insurance to apply for an OA visa in Thailand?

@Neil *****

I figured they had to be. Can you imagine trying to sell insurance, which is extremely expensive in the US, and they won't even tell you in writing what is covered. There's even set things they have to cover.

@Brandon ***********

yes, that's quite different than you're original comment. Perhaps that's what you meant but the way it was worded made it sound like you were saying they simply won't tell you.

@Wylie ******

they'll tell you what's covered in the policy terms but they won't sign anything saying something is covered though.

@Wylie ******

because they are required by law to do so.

@Glen ********

100% agree with you. Every insurance I had in the US very clearly stated what they cover and don't cover. That doesn't necessarily mean they will always pay a claim as there are various reasons why they may not, which are also usually stated in the details. And as you said that doesn't necessarily mean they would sign the necessary form. Brandon may very well be correct about that, but the statement that they won't tell you what is covered is absolutely incorrect. I'm fairly certain it's against the law for an insurance company to keep that a secret and expect people to buy a policy when they don't even know what it covers. The healthcare system in the US is messed up, but not that messed up.

@Brandon ***********

i never said they would sign it, I just said your claim insurance companies do not confirm coverage and only tell you to claim is misleading, they do provide confirmation of coverage.

@Glen ********

then tell the op which insurance companies in the US you know that will sign the form. Because I've only ever seen posts from people saying they couldn't get it signed and had to buy a policy in Thailand

@Brandon ***********

the form simply confirms the coverage held, does not in any way guarantee claims.