What health insurance options are suitable for a 67-year-old moving to Thailand on a retirement visa?

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Hi. I am looking at moving to Thailand from Vietnam and obviously need health insurance but I take medication for blood pressure and cholesterol and am 67. Do you know of any insurance company that is liable to insure me to satisfy retirement visa requirements

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking health insurance options that will meet the requirements for a retirement visa in Thailand, specifically addressing their age (67) and pre-existing medical conditions (blood pressure and cholesterol). Commenters clarify that insurance is primarily required for the NON-OA and OX visas. They suggest alternative options like obtaining a NON-O visa first, which doesn't require insurance, and then shopping for a suitable insurance plan. Additionally, discussions touch on the availability of medications in Thailand and the importance of reading insurance fine print.

Bob ******** · Answer

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Russell ******* · Answer

False yourself to take up something that is healthy for you and less chance of needing insurance. I retired 3 years ago ,I have paid my own medical and dental care costs totaling £300  the majority of that was at the dentist which wouldn't be covered on a normal insurance policy and I also paid 900 baht for medical certificate for retirement visa all out of the £300 . If I had a good medical insurance it would of been minimum £1500 per year. I feel that  I have £4500 in credit,if I do need medical help. 🙏

Jim ******** · Answer

The blood pressure medication here at the pharmacies is great. Not sure about cholesterol though.

Vic ********* · Answer

Getting insurance isn't a problem. Most will exclude prior conditions. You can buy most BP meds over the counter here. DM me if you want the name of an insurance agent.

Christopher ************** · Answer

Look at IP6, Insitol 12,000mg and Red Yeast Rice. This combination took both my cholesterol and BP to normal levels. You need to take Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium ie electrolytes with IP6. Do some research on the power of these supplements.

Chuck ******* · Answer

Read the fine print before You buy insurance . Better safe than Sorry. Insurance Is just business usually doesn't work at times. Good luck and stay healthy👍🏼

Linda *********** · Answer

Im in similar situation only older. Have a very good broker for years who gives me multiple options. Happybwith my coverage. DM me & happy to share.

David ******* · Answer

You don’t need insurance for the Non O ‘for Retirement’. Get that visa.

You can then buy whatever insurance suits you best and not worry about it meeting Immigration requirements.

Johan ******** · Answer

Come here on a tourist visa and get a Non-O retirement extension. Then you can pick any insurance company. I switched from OA to O myself.

Billy ******* · Answer

Fasting. Try the snake diet.

Stuart ********* · Answer

What visa are you thinking of getting?  Only the non OA (or OX) require insurance.

What health insurance options are suitable for a 67-year-old moving to Thailand on a retirement visa?

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