bluesofa Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Given the recent development regarding the domestic transmission of the virus: If an expat non-Thai is suspected of having covid, I assume they must be required to undertake a test, and what it likely to be the price? I don't know if expat private health insurance covers paying for covid testing? Mine only covers in-patient treatment, not as an out-patient (which I am guessing the covid test is?) What might the price be for a separate policy specifically to cover covid if required? From what I've read, Thais all appear to be covered and receive free testing and treatment. I did do a google search on this forum, but it didn't find any results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) From what I have seen the test is around 4,000 b at private hospitals. Most hospital websites have info and the cost listed. I have Aetna insurance and they will pay for one Covid test if it is requested by a medical practitioner. I do not understand people asking about whether their insurance covers Covid. If a person is sick, they put you in the hospital which will obviously be covered via inpatient coverage as an infection/medical condition. I have not seen a "Covid exception" announced by insurance companies that your treatment will not be covered. If so, it must be lousy insurance. Edited December 27, 2020 by bkk6060 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, bkk6060 said: From what I have seen the test is around 4,000 b at private hospitals. Most hospital websites have info and the cost listed. I have Aetna insurance and they will pay for one Covid test if it is requested by a medical practitioner. I do not understand people asking about whether their insurance covers Covid. If a person is sick, they put you in the hospital which will obviously be covered via inpatient coverage as an infection/medical condition. I have not seen a "Covid exception" announced by insurance companies that your treatment will not be covered. If so, it must be lousy insurance. The reason I asked if insurance covered covid was because I've seen companies offering cover apparently just for covid - unless I've misunderstood that? It just seemed odd that someone living here might need covid insurance on it's own. I'm with AIA, although I haven't asked them if my in-patient insurance covers me for covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 6000 bht was test price I seen at Bangkok hospital in samui .Government hospital cheaper I would assume. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 At least 6 months ago I looked at test prices on various hospital websites. Prices varied from around 6k to 12k for foreigners but substantially less forThais. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elkski Posted December 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2020 This is terrible that they are charging so much. I won't say anything else. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Elkski said: This is terrible that they are charging so much. I won't say anything else. I bet the unelected "PM" and his Generals will have their noses in the trough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, possum1931 said: 8 hours ago, Elkski said: This is terrible that they are charging so much. I won't say anything else. I bet the unelected "PM" and his Generals will have their noses in the trough. Would the noses be through a cloth or N95 face mask though - or more likely nothing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) BKK Hospital Pattaya The New Covid-19 RT-PCR Screening Test is now available (bangkokpattayahospital.com) If anyone is curious about health insurance that covers covid Pacific Cross has well priced plans. Edited December 29, 2020 by MadMuhammad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 22 hours ago, ronaldo0 said: 6000 bht was test price I seen at Bangkok hospital in samui .Government hospital cheaper I would assume. I paid 7K three weeks ago, but it did include a quick medical exam, for all that was worth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/27/2020 at 8:09 PM, bluesofa said: The reason I asked if insurance covered covid was because I've seen companies offering cover apparently just for covid - unless I've misunderstood that? It just seemed odd that someone living here might need covid insurance on it's own. I'm with AIA, although I haven't asked them if my in-patient insurance covers me for covid. No, you have not misunderstood. I have COVID insurance with Roojai, 14 day qualifying period ( for obvious reasons ), yearly premium 850 baht. It covers me for 100,000 baht expenses if I am hospitalised with COVID. If I cark it with the same condition, my GF gets 1 million baht. I've already warned her not to sneeze or cough near me, I might take it the wrong way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas J Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I have COVID insurance with Roojai, 14 day qualifying period ( for obvious reasons ), yearly premium 850 baht I see this on the Roojai website. Unfortunate they do not go as high as the 100,000 USD coverage required to re-enter the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Lacessit said: No, you have not misunderstood. I have COVID insurance with Roojai, 14 day qualifying period ( for obvious reasons ), yearly premium 850 baht. It covers me for 100,000 baht expenses if I am hospitalised with COVID. If I cark it with the same condition, my GF gets 1 million baht. I've already warned her not to sneeze or cough near me, I might take it the wrong way. Does it cover you for an out-patient covid test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 I paid 6000 baht in Phuket in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickthailand Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 3900thb ram hospital chiang mai rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 This high price for foreigners and low price (or free) for Thais is ridiculous to the point of being sheer madness. With the covid pandemic now spreading throughout Thailand it's not the time for Us & Them. We're all part of the population. If anyone has covid symptoms it is in the best interest of Thailand to get that person tested, and if positive get that person quarantined and treated regardless of their nationality and visa status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, bluesofa said: Does it cover you for an out-patient covid test? AFAIK, no. You have to be admitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrec Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/29/2020 at 12:15 AM, Elkski said: This is terrible that they are charging so much. I won't say anything else. I will, typical of Thailand money comes before all other aspect of society's needs; even in a crises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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