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Whatever your situation, glad it worked out for you. Apparently not working out for others. I'm good here until Feb 2021 so not a short-term concern of mine. If people want more details you said they could PM you. That's the bottom line. Hopefully your situation WILL help someone else get their extension too...maybe through a PM. On the other hand, it seems a more personalized letter, where at least a name is inserted, would be even more helpful for other officers and IOs. Hopefully the Embassy will consider that. Good luck to all of you with an extension/bounce issue in the coming days and weeks.
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Cigna Global Health plan was very good to work with. Covered an unexpected major surgery last year, 100%, at a private hospital in Bangkok. Billed and paid directly with the hospital.
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Pre-November OA is not a guarantee you won't be asked for insurance, as I was this month.
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Thank you...and logical reasoning. Hope it spreads. With this logic, they would understand that all new applications for an O-A, or new extensions, would be the gate to check insurance.
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If first visit this year...you SHOULD be ok. Assume the bestt, prepare for the worst.
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I use Cigna Global...various pricing options.
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Having just visited the Samui office a few days ago...after the owner did the TM30 reporting online...I was told the TM28 was not necessary.
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I never said you were giving advice....the emphasis of my comment was on accuracy. Cant believe i needed to explain my comment. Sheesh. Out.
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Although I usually don't comment on these types of exchanges...I've learned from the experts here that terminology is critical for giving visa and related advice.