snoop1130 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 New travel insurance packages offer COVID-19 coverage BANGKOK (NNT) - For this New Year travel season, insurance companies have introduced seasonal travel insurance packages that offer COVID-19 protection in addition to accident insurance, with premiums starting as low as 10 baht. The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has joined forces with insurance companies to introduce seasonal travel insurance packages that compensate holders who contract a COVID-19 infection, in addition to injuries from accidents. These packages offer 50,000 to 100,000 baht accident compensation, with an extra 3,000 baht in the event of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, if found more than 14 days since the effective date on the policy. These seasonal insurance offers are available for people from 20 to 70 years old in groups of 10 or more, and are valid for 30 days. They can be purchased from now until 31st January at any of the 25 participating insurance companies. People with social security benefits are reminded that they can receive emergency treatment at any hospital free of charge while traveling on New Year holidays. The Minister of Labor Suchat Chomklin has urged all Social Security offices nationwide to promote insured persons’ medical treatment options while traveling, while encouraging all travelers to wear a mask at all times, frequently wash their hands, and avoid being in any crowded place. It is recommended that insured persons always carry their national ID card, which can be used by hospitals to access their Social Security benefits. In an emergency, they can seek medical treatment at the closest hospital. -- © Copyright NNT 2020-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) These packages offer 50,000 to 100,000 baht accident compensation, with an extra 3,000 baht in the event of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, if found more than 14 days since the effective date on the policy. ___________________________________________________ Did I read this correctly? 'if found more than 14 days since the effective date on the policy'. In other words, if a positive Covid-9 diagnosis is found within14 days of the commencement of the policy, then you are not covered. Your are only covered for 16 days as the policy is valid 30 days. Edited December 31, 2020 by anchadian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 An extra 3000 Baht? Is that a joke? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 and at a govt hospital...good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumpie Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Garbage insurance. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is this real Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 The PM, Prayut, has said that if you go to a hospital and test positive for COVID-19, the hospital MUST treat you at no charge. Public and private. This was revealed about 10 days ago. Why hasn't it been widely publicized? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromas Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Not an attractive package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaoin Shrdlu Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 This is a group personal accident policy, not an individual travel policy. There is no mention of trip curtailment, loss of baggage, liability or other coverages that typically make up a travel insurance policy. The insurance companies are trying to dress up a personal accident product into something it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Is this real Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 12:13 PM, Is this real said: The PM, Prayut, has said that if you go to a hospital and test positive for COVID-19, the hospital MUST treat you at no charge. Public and private. This was revealed about 10 days ago. Why hasn't it been widely publicized? No one has answered this question. Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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