What are the best travel insurance options post-pandemic for expats in Thailand?

April 15, 2020
4 years ago
Jefrey *****
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I need travel insurance for 1 month from today.

Any recommendations post pandemic?
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This discussion covers recommendations for travel insurance suitable for expats needing coverage in Thailand, particularly after the pandemic. Several users suggest different providers like Cigna Global, World Nomads, Seven Corners, and Safety Wing, while also sharing experiences regarding pandemic-related illnesses and pre-existing conditions. The conversation points out the importance of understanding policy details, especially regarding coverage limits for COVID-19 and travel-related incidents.
Robert *******
which country are you from?
Jefrey *****
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Vlad *********
Try Safety Wing. They cover everything from travel, medical #insurance till pandemic. Check the #Coronavirus section to get all the details required. Here is the link shorturl.at/euHIM Stay safe!
Jefrey *****
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@Vlad ********
epic. Thank yiu
Robert **********
I got a quote from Pacific cross. It claimed to cover everything including corona up to a limit of three or ฿400,000. I am already in Thailand, it was not for a visa. But when I looked at coverage for a hospitalization for corona say three weeks in the hospital, with one week ICU, the total it would pay was US$1400. Far less than such a case would cost even in a government hospital. The cost per year was $1300. Total joke!
Billy *******
Gregg *************
Seven corners was the best company I found and chose
Dianne *****
World Nomads will allow you to take insurance out as you travel as will One Cover, but I doubt either will allow coverage for pandemic related illness-check the fine print if that is what you are looking for. I saw today that some/possibly all British travel insurance companies are allowing one month extensions on travel insurance policies for Brits stranded due to Covid-19
Jefrey *****
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@Dianne ****
awesome. I'll check
Jane ***********
Cigna Global
Dianne *****
I guess it depends what you are wanting it for ie if you are wanting it to cover covid-19 related illness or just regular insurance to cover hospital visits after a motorbike accident, gastro or other medical incident
Dianne *****
And are you wanting a policy that covers you in Thailand? Or one that will cover you to cone in to Thailand?
Didier ********
So what insurance to take? I'm in same situation , for me it's just to get to return to my family in Thailand
Daniel *******
Hopefully the pandemic will end soon.
Billy *******
@Daniel ******
yup. The virus goes away as planned...just as it was planned in the first place
Terence ***********
Insure and go got me 12 months multi trip for under 40 quid
Lisa ********************
@Terence **********
I have insure and go annual multi trip also, but each trip is for maximum 90 days. I think yours will be the same.
Philip **********
Pre existing conditions.
Jefrey *****
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@Philip *********
no existing conditions
Billy *******
@Philip *********
One lady who broke her neck was rejected because reckless behavior wasn't covered. So if you're considering CV virus insurance and someone is willing to insure you for it, that can mean only 1 of 2 things. They'll get you some clause, like its not the correct strain, or no one gets hospitalized for CV.
Billy *******
Yea the scum bags never pay claims. So don't waste your money unless you think your one of those that think everything is legit.
Jefrey *****
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@Billy ******
haha. I think 18 quid a month for the past 6 months wasn't bad. But your probably right
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