Can my veteran father access VA medical care if he moves to Thailand with me?

I don't know if the info above helps.

VA will only cover what his actual compensation issues are. He could be 100%, but if his only issue/claim was an amputated limb, that is all they are going to cover….unless FMP has expanded and I didn’t get the memo… that was the biggest limiting factor.

AARDY Insurance company

My family and I are moving to Thailand and my mom

Is 86 has full

Medical insurance with Kaiser. Are their any special insurance companies that will

Cover seniors in Thailand? It’s seems crazy in general for people to move to retire but can’t get coverage because of age. I am 57 so I know mines will be expensive but way less than then the US.

The Philippines has a VA just a little short plane trip cost very little that will except V A Americans

This is something that you don't want to leave on a random opinion on Facebook.....sit down with both American and Thailand insurance companies to verify every last letter in your policy to avoid unexpected bankruptcy 🙏 hope that you both can spend some time together in the 🌞

This is not full health care

va foreign medical plan only reimburses for care that is a specifically listed va disability. not for all care. patient pays 100% upfront to foreign provider on delivery of care and patient applies for reimbursement from va that is far from immediate.

Additional Pattaya region specified,

Pattaya American Legion not a fan.

U-Tapao VFW seems to be an Active Community Support group.

Is your dad VFW eligible?

You’re not in Kansas anymore Dorothy!

The only thing that depends on retired is TriCare for Life.

VA Foreign Medical Coverage doesn't care about length of service or retirement, only what is Service Connected. Ratings by VA doesn't matter either, Service Connected Rated 0% is still covered.

Most posts have good info. Most talk about VA FMP. Google it, READ it, FRICKIN understand it.

I am retired and use both TriCare for Life (don't confuse with TriCare) and VA FMP.

Outpatient expect to Pay and get Reimbursed.

Inpatient go to a hospital that is Associated with TriCare for Life or VA FMP. Expect a 25-30% down payment before admission with TriCare for Life. VA FMP should be fully covered. Except take home meds.

My father moved to Thailand when he was 80.. Diabetic and a coupla strokes ..He just went to the public hospitals when he needed too..no problems or big expenses..good treatment to..Not the minefield it is in the U S.

I’m a 100% P&T rated American veteran. I just had the most comprehensive over 50 physical I’ve ever had in my life in Khon Kaen. Extensive lab work, very extensive imaging, consultations with doctors, etc. and I paid $490 out-of-pocket (by choice). By far the best healthcare treatment I have ever received! Not sure if this helps, but your dad will probably receive much better healthcare here than in the states!

There is no VA facility in Thailand

Medical may be eligible for some degree of reimbursement from certain accredited medical facilities through FMP, if the issues are service connected.

Be prepared to pay cash on demand for any medical services.

Google FMP Thailand

I have a friend retired from military live now in Thailand

Is he 100% p and t??? If so the va only covers what his disability connections are. He can sign up for fmp. Foreign medical program. But he has to sign up and get an approval letter before leaving the usa. However I have been waiting fir reimbursement for champva for our child and irs been over 10 months now. So getting reimbursement for medical takes a long time and if he is needed expensive medication ir medical care its troubling. Your dad still needs to meet all financial and other requirements for his Thai visa. Might i suggest either cambodia which I an easy visa but he might have to travel for his health care. He can get a 1 yr visa inexpensive with minimal requirements. Also vietnam is another easy requirement However he has to leave every 80 days and come back. But most veterans go to the Phillipines

As they have 1 va there and will cover your service connection disabilities.

He can get a visa for $1500 deposit, a 1 time $1500 processing fee and every year has to pay i think $100 for a renewal fee and $10 for the special Phillipines card

ALL depends if he is retired from the military or served less than 20 years.

You can sign up for the VA Foreign Medical Program but it only covers service connected conditions. I am 100% PT. I applied for medical insurance but the .costs were prohibitive. The deductible was 0bt. I am 77 with no pre existing conditions

I do not have experience with the VA. I have a buddy who gets his meds from the VA. He goes home half the year and when he travels to Thailand the docs give him a 6 month prescription for whatever he needs.

I have heard there is a VA hospital in Manila Philippines - 4 hour flight.

I heard there is a hospital in jomtien area that accepts va health care

Alex - UPDATED 26 Sep 12:55

Just to give you a comparison of my experience.

PhyaThai1 Hospital

I live in Bangkok.

Just went to a private hospital yesterday for a lower back issue that turned out to be muscle related, not spine related (which is listed in my VA files, so would be covered for some $ but I have to pay cash and “can” file thru FMP (Foreign Med Prog) and get some or most reimbursed in 3-6 months, via direct deposit)(used to be via check mailed)

I seen Dr twice, before n after.

I got 4 X-Rays

I got 1 injection @ Hospital (intravenously)

I got 3 prescriptions @ Hosp Phar

Total cost: :-)🙂 Less than $250 cash. That included the Tip for the young man assigned to push me everywhere in the hospital, in a wheelchair, the entire time (& then delivered me to the excellent restaurant on the first floor around 4:30) I hadn’t eaten good in a couple days)

Best hospital visit I EVER HAD in my life. I am almost 70

Restaurant was Outstanding

PhyaThai1, Ayutthaya Rd, BKK

PS: Even in pain early in, I FELT like I spent the day out with my Wife and Cousin that drove us there and stayed with us the entire time.

Then: We drove home just as the Bangkok Sukhumvit roads started to flood. The NORMAL 30 min drive home took 3 EXCITING hours to get home. Saya drove like a pro Slowly in average of 8”-16” (estimated) water.

That was even exciting.

What a day !!!’

KHAP KHUN MAK Saya Tang

PSS: Same day appointment (called in AM, seen PM)

I sure wish VA would pay something or even the government insurance I paid my whole life, but nope

This is an excellent group.

Overseas they only cover service connected conditions.

I live in Pattaya and Bangkok Hospital here direct bills the VA for anything service connected through the FMP (Foreign Medical Program). He can download his eligibility letter from VA.gov

There is a couple of groups for ex us military in Thailand on facebook. Probably better search for them and ask there