covid insurance for all visa extensions ?

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Post by Doodoo » November 5, 2021, 12:05 pm

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Post by parrot » November 5, 2021, 1:00 pm

I'm not interested in speculators...but anyone with first hand knowledge of insurance requirements (or not) for a Non-O returning on a reentry permit.

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Post by Bandung_Dero » November 5, 2021, 2:03 pm

Me as well, that's why I have been tracking every thread I can. Seems the closest I have come, since the introduction of the Thailand Pass, expats returning on a reentry permit must have 50K coverage up to the expiry of the permit (extension). I guess if one does another trip in the mean time he/she is still covered on return as the policy has not expired.
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Post by Kenr6583 » November 5, 2021, 2:08 pm

I've read that also. That's why some of them have decided to wait until they only have one or two months left before their expiration date to return.

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Post by FrazeeDK » November 5, 2021, 7:05 pm

so the trick here would be for those of us retired U.S. military to get TRICARE to give us a letter specifically saying COVID is covered and that TRICARE meets the 50K requirement (less patient 25% cost payments up to the $3000 catastrophic cap). The Thai embassy in DC is accepting letters from U.S. insurance providers to meet the requirement..Another tossup would be for the local Immo folks to accept TRICARE as meeting the O-A annual medical insurance requirement..
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Post by Kenr6583 » November 5, 2021, 7:38 pm

FrazeeDK wrote:
November 5, 2021, 7:05 pm
so the trick here would be for those of us retired U.S. military to get TRICARE to give us a letter specifically saying COVID is covered and that TRICARE meets the 50K requirement (less patient 25% cost payments up to the $3000 catastrophic cap). The Thai embassy in DC is accepting letters from U.S. insurance providers to meet the requirement..Another tossup would be for the local Immo folks to accept TRICARE as meeting the O-A annual medical insurance requirement..
That's the biggest issue, the verbiage. My Blue Cross Blue Shield will cover everything they require, and then some, but my policy, like most health insurance policies, only refers to co-pays, deductibles, out of pocket. I guess when the time comes I will contact Blue Cross Blue Shield and see what kind of letter they can give me.

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Post by FrazeeDK » November 6, 2021, 9:56 am

A buddy came in back in September on an "O" family support for his Thai son. The Thai Consulate that processed his visa accepted a letter from BC/BS outlining coverage and stating it would pay in excess of $100,000 if required. The Consulate wouldn't go for "unlimited" they wanted a monetary figure. Again, the question is will this filter down to Immigration for annual O-A renewals. The orignal legislation accepted foreign insurance coverage. It was Immi's policy addition that made it for only "approved" Thai insurance carriers.
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Post by Kenr6583 » November 6, 2021, 10:03 am

FrazeeDK wrote:
November 6, 2021, 9:56 am
A buddy came in back in September on an "O" family support for his Thai son. The Thai Consulate that processed his visa accepted a letter from BC/BS outlining coverage and stating it would pay in excess of $100,000 if required. The Consulate wouldn't go for "unlimited" they wanted a monetary figure. Again, the question is will this filter down to Immigration for annual O-A renewals. The orignal legislation accepted foreign insurance coverage. It was Immi's policy addition that made it for only "approved" Thai insurance carriers.
I appreciate that response sir, that's great news. I was just concerned about getting in there with my Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, I'm definitely not going the O/A route.

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Post by FrazeeDK » November 6, 2021, 1:38 pm

be advised my buddy got his "O" visa at the Thai Consulate in Fukuoka Japan. Other Thai embassies and consulates may deal with it differently.. Getting a coverage letter from your insurance company should be fairly easy. When you apply for your Thailand PASS just upload it with the packet and see what they say...
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Post by Giggle » November 6, 2021, 3:49 pm

Kenr6583 wrote:
November 6, 2021, 10:03 am
FrazeeDK wrote:
November 6, 2021, 9:56 am
A buddy came in back in September on an "O" family support for his Thai son. The Thai Consulate that processed his visa accepted a letter from BC/BS outlining coverage and stating it would pay in excess of $100,000 if required. The Consulate wouldn't go for "unlimited" they wanted a monetary figure. Again, the question is will this filter down to Immigration for annual O-A renewals. The orignal legislation accepted foreign insurance coverage. It was Immi's policy addition that made it for only "approved" Thai insurance carriers.
I appreciate that response sir, that's great news. I was just concerned about getting in there with my Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, I'm definitely not going the O/A route.
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Re: covid insurance for all visa extensions ?

Post by Kenr6583 » November 6, 2021, 4:10 pm

It's all good. You are correct, it will be the Thai consulate/embassy decision, at least I know Blue Cross Blue Shield will do it. The rest of it would be out of my hands.

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Post by Kenr6583 » November 9, 2021, 11:34 am

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Post by Teacher Dan » December 15, 2021, 6:47 pm

FrazeeDK wrote:
November 5, 2021, 7:05 pm
so the trick here would be for those of us retired U.S. military to get TRICARE to give us a letter specifically saying COVID is covered and that TRICARE meets the 50K requirement (less patient 25% cost payments up to the $3000 catastrophic cap). The Thai embassy in DC is accepting letters from U.S. insurance providers to meet the requirement..Another tossup would be for the local Immo folks to accept TRICARE as meeting the O-A annual medical insurance requirement..
I renewed my visa here in Udon on Nov 12th and actually switched from a married visa to a retired visa and I didn't need any proof of insurance at all--COVID or otherwise--a couple of years ago they wanted proof of insurance so I just went online to either the VA E-Benefits or Tricare, can't recall which, and had their generic letter printed out that I had insurance and that was all I needed--didn't even have to get it translated or certified or anything.
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