# Feedback on *Pacific Cross Premier Plus* (Non-O retirement, 53M)
Hi everyone, I’ve learned a lot from this group and genuinely appreciate the level of knowledge and real-world experience people share here. It’s rare to find a place where advice comes from people who’ve actually gone through the process themselves, not just theory.
I’m currently going for a Non-O retirement visa. My understanding is that a Non-OA visa requires choosing from a restricted list of Thai-approved insurers, while a Non-O visa doesn’t require insurance at all. Ironically, after comparing a bunch of options, I still ended up leaning toward a Thai insurer anyway, Pacific Cross.
My profile: 53, non-smoker, quite active (sports ~6x/week), usually healthy. I have controlled hypertension, which I will fully disclose.
My approach: IPD-only cover, with a high deductible to keep the premium down. For OPD, I’m planning to pay out of pocket, based on what I’ve read that routine care in Thailand is relatively affordable.
Quote I received (via Rabbit Care, ex-Mr. Prakan):
* Plan: Pacific Cross “Premier Plus” (New Normal Lifestyle)
* Premium: ฿38,385/year
* IPD limit: ฿3,000,000 per condition
* Deductible: ฿40,000/year
* Room & board: ฿6,000/day
* MRI/CT/PET scans: covered only if part of IPD
Alternatives I looked at: AXA SmartCare, Allianz Ayudhya, April, Cigna Global. All are either significantly more expensive or have less attractive limits/sub-limits for my case.
Would really value some real-world input on a few points:
1. Deductible & direct billing: I’ve heard mixed things that having a deductible with Pacific Cross can slow down GOP approval or even lead to pay-and-claim. Has anyone recently gone through a serious IPD case with a deductible and managed direct billing smoothly?
2. Room rates: Is ฿6,000/day realistic for a standard private room in Chiang Mai (RAM, Bangkok Hospital), or should I expect regular top-ups?
3. Hypertension disclosure: For those who declared controlled BP, how did Pacific Cross handle it? Only excluding hypertension itself, or broader cardiovascular/stroke-related exclusions?
4. Claims loading: Has anyone actually experienced premium increases (e.g. ~25%) after a large claim?
Thanks in advance. This kind of detail is hard to get from brochures and much easier from people who’ve actually used the policies.