Which health insurance company do you recommend for being in Thailand on DTV (up 6 months in a year not to hit tax residency) - and not spend fortune on it.
Edit - any experience with Safety Wing?
Cheers,
Piotr
Answer summary
A user asks for recommendations on health insurance while in Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), seeking affordable options and sharing experiences with Safety Wing. Community members respond with suggestions, recommending providers like Genki, Allianz, and Cigna, while expressing mixed opinions on Safety Wing's effectiveness. Various personal experiences highlight the importance of coverage, ease of claims, and the necessity for a solid insurance option while staying in Thailand.
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I use Safety WIngs. They are way better than the insurance company I used previously. I've had to claim once and it was super straightfoward to upload the documents onto their system. And I was paid pretty quickly too. I have their International Medical Insurance. Not their travel insurance.
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I’ve been watching the packages with Safety Wing for years but when compared with what’s included and acceptance by hospitals that’s changed things. A lot depends on the policy coverage you want, how much you want to pay out if something happens. I’ve opted only for in patient as outpatient things are affordable enough/ aren’t covered.
I used to have Vumi and recently switch to Cigna which you can have as a TH/ UK “homes” for your policy and the global coverage is a worthwhile upgrade if you travel a lot.
you can purchase it online but I would recommend you to use a broker, they don't charge you any commission and will assist you with everything even in emergency situations
In your case i would take a travel insurance from your home country. sign a policy for the length of your stay. that will be a lot cheaper than the thai or expat or nomad insurance packages that people try to sell you here. in germany for examply i use a work, learn & travel policy from Allianz which costs me 1,25€ per day with full coverage. can even do up to 2 years on one contract.
many travel insurances that have some work & travel packages. you can even take your normal travel insurance that is valid for around 50 days per trip and extend it. just talk with your travel insurance company what options they have… you do not need an expat insurance that will cost you hundrets per month
Hello Sir, my name is Sirichon from Allianz Ayudhya Health Insurance. I’d be happy to assist you with finding the right health insurance plan. Based on your needs, I can send you some proposals from our company. Let me know, and I’ll prepare the best options for you.☺️
One thing has nothing to do with the other. If possible, I recommend you use an insurance from your own country, so it'd be easier to claim later (due to language and bank accounts).
I’m legally an insurance agent with Allianz Thailand. Please let me know if you need my help. We have several plans that may suit your needs and budget.