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What Covid insurance documentation do my parents need for entry into Thailand?

Mar 14, 2022
4 years ago
Gavin ********
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I’m hoping to get some help on the Covid insurance required to enter Thailand. My parents are from the USA and have Kaiser insurance. They are coming to Thailand in April. They called Kaiser and explained that they needed to show proof of Covid insurance with at least $20,000 coverage (but maybe it’s $50,000 because some websites say $20k and some say $50k... it's confusing). Kaiser said they are fully covered outside of the USA for accidents as well as Covid-19 treatment and this document is what Kaiser sent them back. I’m pretty sure this won’t work, since it doesn’t show any numbers of the coverage amounts. Am I correct, and if so is there any specific name for the document they need to show that we can ask Kaiser for? Also, the Kaiser paper says if my parents require Covid treatment in Thailand, they will need to pay for the treatment themselves and then file a reimbursement claim. I’m thinking that might not be the type of insurance that’s required to enter Thailand. If someone could please help clear up some of this we would really appreciate it!
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A user is seeking clarification on the Covid insurance requirements for their parents traveling from the USA to Thailand. They mention a confusion about the required coverage amount, with some sources stating $20,000 and others $50,000. Kaiser insurance claims that their policy covers accidents and Covid-19 treatment but does not specify coverage amounts in their documentation, making the user uncertain about its validity for Thailand's entry requirements. Other commenters suggest that Kaiser should provide a specific document showing the required coverage amounts and recommend purchasing additional or alternative insurance policies that meet the Thai entry requirements.
Marc *********
You need to submit a signed document with official letterhead that shows worldwide Covid coverage, the amount, your name, passport number and renewal/expiry date. Contact your insurance, they'll issue it. Mine did within half a day.
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Terary **********
I was not able to use my Blue Cross insurance either.

Currently its 20,000. It used to be 50,000 but that's kinda a recent change.

The point your missing. The insurance is not about paying bills if a person requires medical treatment. Insurance is a kick-back program where insurance companies pay the right officials to make the policy. If Kaiser is not kicking back, its not a valid policy .
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Deanna *******
Be sure the insurance will cover if you're asymptomatic or negative, because if you test positive and have no symptoms, OR if you were sitting next to someone testing positive, you must go to hospital for 10 (14?) days.
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Brandon ************
With a few tweaks it should work. But if you can't get something that works, in US you can use insubuy.com and get a super cheap high deductible plan that will meet the requirements ($20,000 by the way, just changed recently).

Then they can use that throwaway policy for Thailand Pass but use their real policy if any true need for coverage arises.
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Sweetway ******
Just buy a cheap one, AXA or Mr Prakan are the cheapest.

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Daniel **********
1,800 baht and 3,000 baht for 30 days is not cheap at all.
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Brad *********
Has to have the coverage amount on as I sent of my first page of my policy thinking it will be okay bit it was declined. As soon as I sent them the page with figures on it was fine. My figure page didn't even have my name on it either
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Gavin ********
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Thanks, that's really good hear!
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Garrett ***********
Submit it and see what happens, only way to know.
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Michael ********
They need the letter to mention amount of coverage.
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Niclas ***********
Since they can use this one just buy a cheap one for the Thailand Pass requirement. There is a bunch recommended under the insurance topic in the group.
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