What health insurance options are available for retirees in Thailand with pre-existing conditions like diabetes?

Jun 5, 2022
2 years ago
Carl ********
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Hi everyone I am living in Thailand and in a retirement visa I have type 2 diabetes and aged 66 currently with Bangkok bank but was told they only insure you up to 20000 baht seemed a bit low
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The original poster, living in Thailand on a retirement visa and managing type 2 diabetes at the age of 66, expressed concerns over insufficient health insurance coverage offered by Bangkok Bank, which only covers up to 20,000 baht. Comments suggest that the insurance from the bank primarily covers accidents, not health issues, and recommend exploring separate health insurance policies that cater specifically to pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, as the current offer is inadequate for substantial medical needs.
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Carl ********
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Health insurance because I have medical issues type 2 diabetes
Steve *******
Insure you for what? Life, accident, health? You'll be lucky to get a sprained ankle fixed for 20k Tbh
Carl ********
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Health insurance
Adrian ******
Kinda short on information what kinda insurance are you after & what is premium yeh £500 quid makes it pointless. I have a accident policy with them & pays a lot more than that
Bob **********
I think you'll have to buy a separate policy my bank insurance was for accident
Carl ********
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@Bob *********
okay thanks
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