Health Insurance Thailand. Can you really afford to not have Health insurance? Here are the facts!

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  • Health Insurance Thailand is a topic of hot discussion. Some people run the gauntlet and don't have insurance, whilst others make sure their health insurance policies are up to date and comprehensively cover all possibilities!
    Now with COVID, Health Insurance is mandatory for those wanting to enter Thailand. In fact, Health Insurance Thailand policies are vital to survival should you have an accident or worse, become seriously ill.
    If you are looking for the best advice for all your Health Insurance here in Pattaya and around Thailand take a look at our interview with Jack Levy, Macallan Insurance in Pattaya. With over 40 years experience in the business and 30 of those years here in Pattaya Thailand, you are assured you are in very safe hands!
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  • @STEADY599
    @STEADY599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Really like this channel. Covers so many things you need to know. Another great video.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, really appreciated

  • @yorkiephil7744
    @yorkiephil7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kev In Thailand should be a lesson to all expats on the fallacy of living in Thailand without medical insurance. I'm sure many remember the vlog he did with 20 seconds Rob about how medical insurance was not necessary and he recommended expats just get a health check periodically. Very sadly, just under a year later he found he had cancer and then died.
    Medical insurance is an absolute must.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah bless him

    • @KingShaf7
      @KingShaf7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But you forget that he paid all his medical costs and still died as his cancer was aggressive. RIP Kev

    • @billybob7522
      @billybob7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KingShaf7 Yes, but that's not the point.

    • @yorkiephil7744
      @yorkiephil7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KingShaf7 I’m not saying medical insurance would have guaranteed a different outcome, however:
      1. Had he taken it out when he first moved to Thailand in 2014 his cancer might have been identified sooner and therefore treated before it got as bad as it did.
      2. Having insurance would have saved him the indignity of having to ask others to help with his medical bills.

    • @derekearles9844
      @derekearles9844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best medical insurance in the world wouldn't have saved him I had a neighbour with the same as Kevin did sadly she died too from it

  • @kenlizzio7096
    @kenlizzio7096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Top guy. Always at the top of the list when someone asks about insurance.

  • @davidsincity2549
    @davidsincity2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I spent 2 days, 1990, in Pattaya. Superbabies or Babies 3 lived up to its name with some young ladies. Club Caligula gave me a very memorable greeting with a special face massage and an up close and personal viewing of the shaving implement show. Walking down beach road a bar had the BBC news on reporting Saddam Husain's Iraq had invaded Kuwait. I barely scratched the surface.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment thanks for sharing

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A great time to be here for sure

  • @Retire-py2yk
    @Retire-py2yk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a lot, Gents... Very helpful... already waiting for the part-2.

  • @markinthailand1201
    @markinthailand1201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As others have already posted, fantastic video, infact fantastic series of videos always ask the pertinent questions and getting the answers we all need 👍👍

  • @lostboi3974
    @lostboi3974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job with the interview's buddy. Your answering a lot of questions for us. Thanks

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you
      Contact me anytime 😊

  • @brianhoskins1700
    @brianhoskins1700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You Trevor one of the most informative videos to date. Cheers from Dallas

  • @toddripcity7878
    @toddripcity7878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thx for providing this info. I don’t think about this enough, but important to at least think about needs/options

  • @robertashley5186
    @robertashley5186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Trevor for doing this topic. As someone planning to move to Thailand in the future, health insurance and getting reliable expert advice a prime concern of mine.

  • @dixienormus9701
    @dixienormus9701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great questions fellas well covered looking forward to part 2

  • @paulhoey2956
    @paulhoey2956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The only go-go bar i can remember in Dec 89 is the Good Old TQ

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was there 10 years before that and stilk going today
      Good old Rock 'n Roll

    • @paulhoey2956
      @paulhoey2956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 1978 i believe,hopefully still going in 10 years

  • @raoulperez7477
    @raoulperez7477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information Trevor, thank you !

  • @JettMalone
    @JettMalone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    May be your most useful video. Thanks. No one is doing this subject.

  • @Baz-cv6pw
    @Baz-cv6pw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good video, look forward to pt2.

  • @mtany777
    @mtany777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video!! Great questions!! 🇺🇸

  • @tommyj5945
    @tommyj5945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great topic look forward to part 2 🙏👍🇺🇸

  • @ILGE
    @ILGE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this great advertising platform for jack too

  • @ianbutler8416
    @ianbutler8416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just subscribed you seem a top guy who says it as it is bit like me and you ask all the right questions keep it up I'm just early retired now so ready to come once ove had the vaccines ,love from.the north lol Sheffield

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thank you, and see you over here soon mate.... stay safe

  • @fposmith
    @fposmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Trevor, Can you ask him about travel health insurance purchased in the U.S. or Canada for example. If I understand what he said correctly, it sounds like the health insurance I have, (it covers all pre-existing conditions) and the supplement I purchase for travel (United Healthcare Global) would be useless there under the requirements of the Thai Government. Is that correct ? I wanted to plan a trip there that would last about 30 days. I have health insurance that covers me pretty much any where I go. And I always purchase a supplemental international travel health policy that also covers emergency evacuation when I travel. Why would that not be good enough ? Or, am I missing something ? Fantastic post ! Looking forward to these answers. And please thank Mr Levy from all of us for his valuable information. I know he must be a busy man, and it is very kind of him to take time from what must be a hectic day to speak with us about this very important issue. And Thank You as well.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      please email him direct as this is way out of my knowledge bank... jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The policies you have you should keep. They are invaluable if they cover pre existing conditions and can probably be used in Thailand.
      With the new set of immigration rules you will need to supplement your existing policies of with a policy that will allow you to travel to Thailand.
      E mail me if i can be of further service.

  • @toota173
    @toota173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow great chat. Looking forward to the next talk.

  • @lovethailand202
    @lovethailand202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video, i was wondering about the special covid requirement. Hopefully they will set me straight and be able to take care of my needs. Thanks to Jack and yourself, looking forward to part 2

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      give Jack a shout if need be mate

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      K am ready for the shout... anytime

  • @richardcyphers9529
    @richardcyphers9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and thanks for sharing information on health insurance 👍😀

  • @stevepaulson7087
    @stevepaulson7087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great and informative video. I am planning to move to Thailand in about 5 years and health insurance is a huge factor in my decision. Looking forward to part 2 of this video!

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Contact me anytime
      I am not planning to move anytime

  • @jimmygarrett9210
    @jimmygarrett9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good information looking forward to see part 2

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

    • @jimmygarrett9210
      @jimmygarrett9210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya just checked with my insurance company don’t need to get insurance off Thai broker

  • @james6513
    @james6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great information. I’ve always booked with my credit card which includes insurance which is why I book with it. It’s great to know that we now need to use a specific Thai insurance. I don’t understand as to why when my bank is a major Australian bank but if those are the rules then so be it.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cool glad you enjoyed it

    • @squaredcircle6753
      @squaredcircle6753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm here and didn't use Thai insurance so he is incorrect.

    • @TerryinPattaya
      @TerryinPattaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep your right

    • @billybob7522
      @billybob7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your credit card will have very limited cover unless it includes travel insurance as one of the benefits of the card. Worth checking.

    • @james6513
      @james6513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ye it’s a Platinum Card mate.

  • @JAMESBOND69able
    @JAMESBOND69able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative. Thanks.

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent clip indeed.

  • @KingShaf7
    @KingShaf7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Exactly what I needed to know. I will be contacting jack for a quote as I’m all set to return once the uk is open for travel again. Cheers

  • @slicknickbangers
    @slicknickbangers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is from a tourist standpoint but I didn't come with travel insurance but after dealing with the insane traffic anything could happen or the possibility of getting has convinced me to not leave the country without insurance to cover anything that could happen.

  • @dmartin490
    @dmartin490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video very informative 👏

  • @georgewest3926
    @georgewest3926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good stuff as always 👍

  • @martypoll
    @martypoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One nice thing about Thailand is that routine care here is very inexpensive. When buying long term health insurance it is worthwhile considering the amount of the deductible. The insurance premium price can be reduced if you accept a large deductible and are willing and able too cover your routine medical costs yourself. You can also get inexpensive accident insurance through your bank when you establish a bank account.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment thanks for sharing

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We usually send out quotes with a seductible option

  • @bigmike6853
    @bigmike6853 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would be nice to see a video on pre existing conditions and what coverage, if any could be available

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great suggestion!

    • @anniereynolds1220
      @anniereynolds1220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are there any insurance with pre existing conditions?

  • @krazeekalvin
    @krazeekalvin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack is a good chap and I miss how things were in the 80's and long live the TQ.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed mate

    • @omchantiomthailandsangha
      @omchantiomthailandsangha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      1975 my first visit to pattaya i was 20 year old .....i remember there was elephant on the beach ...may be 6 hotels in all ...may be also only few bars ....naklua to south all empty space rice field also ...

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great days (and nights)..

  • @gregoryegan
    @gregoryegan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very useful thanks for this.

  • @darrenaustralia3623
    @darrenaustralia3623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid , get a good vibe from Jack

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely

    • @SuperBillybob53
      @SuperBillybob53 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, so true. He does have a good vibe about him. I have contacted him. Hope to use him in the near future

  • @alfredgjguy2488
    @alfredgjguy2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic news - thank you

  • @davecousins3775
    @davecousins3775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video , when you consider my dreaded council tax bill is around £95 per month , then the cost of health insurance is well worth every penny

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah how I don't miss the Council tax

    • @davecousins3775
      @davecousins3775 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya look forward to buying you a Chang when i finally get back

  • @darryl1755
    @darryl1755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice friendly guy with a great buisness. His staff are very informative and talk English. I had no hesitation insuring with him.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Darryl
      It is a pleasure being of service to you.

    • @PRIMOPATTAYASINCITY
      @PRIMOPATTAYASINCITY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need contact information
      Email & Link .. !!!

  • @robertroe3272
    @robertroe3272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content Thanks

  • @robertbangkok
    @robertbangkok ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a little confused by the monthly cost, since another website that covered the costs of living in Thailand, a Canadian ex-pat said his health insurance costs are about 7,500/mo, which is substantially double the estimate here of 45,000/yr.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah many prices vary due to previous heath issues

  • @thecryptostrategist2433
    @thecryptostrategist2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative as with the visa video you did earlier. I might move my condo insurances over to this guy when they come up for renewal. I will see what his quotes are anyway. Many condo complexes have compulsory home insurance clauses in the building rules in case anyone is wondering. It is not compulsory in Thailand per se.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment thanks for sharing

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct
      Though the juristic persons should insure the building and common areas with money from the annual maintenan6 fee

    • @thecryptostrategist2433
      @thecryptostrategist2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 No they don't. There is a separate bill from admin every year asking for building insurance payments. That is on top of the CAM fee. Added to that we have to have min 500K baht cover for each unit. At present this is costing about 2700 Baht per unit per year for the individual unit insurances and another 1500B per year for the building insurance policy.

  • @brendanduffy2367
    @brendanduffy2367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rock solid advice 🙏👍

  • @MarkRobert-BKK
    @MarkRobert-BKK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid...Jack seems like a nice cove

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, yeah he is sound

  • @damon3487
    @damon3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video trev very informative.p.s hope you liked the video I sent you today.Pattaya in the early 80’s.stay safe .Damon

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not seen any video mate

    • @damon3487
      @damon3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya th-cam.com/video/aJ2sDNeRo_0/w-d-xo.html

    • @damon3487
      @damon3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just sent it again

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow, what a great video - the jetskis look hilarious lol

    • @damon3487
      @damon3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya 😂 yes old school 😆. I see video today and thought you might like.maybe a idea for a video for your channel.Pattaya.BEFORE AND NOW .how time changes everything.was just a thought 💭

  • @nigelgarner3913
    @nigelgarner3913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not sure if u can answer this question...
    When things are back to normal I plan to stay in Thailand for 8/9 months then returning to UK for the remainder so what would stop me getting travel insurance for 90 days & then renewing it twice while in Thailand??

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, please contact Jack directly for this - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @ThailandTerry
      @ThailandTerry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Normal travel insurance generally requires you to be in your home country when it commences and thus cannot be extended during your trip. That said a company called ; Safetywing.com has set up for digital nomads and solves that very problem.

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Terry
      Saves me writing all that. Well done sir!!
      .But when will things ever get back to to the good old normal?

  • @robertjones7526
    @robertjones7526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video Jack seems very professional and a someone ill approach for advice unlike most of the Characters you see on the you tube channels.
    Question for Jack from November im going to be spending 6 months of the year here and 6 months of the year back in UK is there a policy to give me 180 days cover

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is cirrently annual policies you can pay wuarterly, so adter two payments you could .....disappear and stop paying
      I believe there are six month plans on the near horizon
      Please contact me when you know your travel atrangements

  • @bobbin4902
    @bobbin4902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trev could you ask in part 2 how much is the cover for someone over 75 with a prexisting condition ie: heart attack.will they insure.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mate Pt was out ages ago please contact Jack Direct

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information.

  • @ratchfordgeorge
    @ratchfordgeorge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good questions

  • @paramedicinparadise9795
    @paramedicinparadise9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info 👍

  • @markfranklin8452
    @markfranklin8452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you do a blog on safe car ,bike hire in Pattaya ie covered on insurance you could also earn money in the future from recommending companies I will use jack in the future for myself and company employees 🙏

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure, will add it to the list of future videos

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you
      I look forward to hearing from you.

  • @namphon
    @namphon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack seems like a great guy..he loves the camera:):)

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah a nice guy for sure

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of things i love....555

  • @oldleo
    @oldleo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great movie 👍

  • @miked7172
    @miked7172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack said that in order to come to Thailand you must be insured by an insurance company in Thailand. That's not true. I returned to Thailand 4 months ago and the only insurance requirement was that I had insurance that specifically covered COVID, which my policy clearly stated. There was no other requirement for the originating country of the policy.

    • @squaredcircle6753
      @squaredcircle6753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes he is wrong but it's good...

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Am sure he will explain if there is any misunderstanding

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Things have chsan6ged in the last 4 months, i5r since you applied for your Certificate of Entry visa.
      It seems the only group currently exempt are Elite card holders.
      Check with your Thai Embassy next time you travel
      Thank you

  • @darrenaustralia3623
    @darrenaustralia3623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t you have automatic golf indemnity insurance when you play a round of golf when you pay the green fee or if you have a golf membership?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best email jack on that one

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We sell golf insurance
      It is not automatically included in the green fees when you play a round of golf

  • @MH-rx7tn
    @MH-rx7tn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi are you covered with travel insurance when on the back of a motorbike taxi ?

    • @anthonydowling3356
      @anthonydowling3356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Depends on your policy .Read the small print .

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, please contact Jack directly for this - jack@macallanbroker.com

  • @lusty444
    @lusty444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s the that’s the thing,the older you get the higher risk you are.
    Heart Attack,Stroke and Cancer are the three main things to worry about.
    You have to remember that Insurance companies are Bookies and some of them will really drag their heals or find a loophole in the small print so they haven’t got to pay out.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah valid points

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As an esyablished Broker i find that comment a little unfair
      A medical insurance is a xontract between an individual and an insurance company on the date the application is signed.
      It is not the fault of the insurance company if the individual waits till later in life and pre existing conditions mount up.
      Better to get the insirance sooner rather than later
      But later is better than never which is now no longer an option.

    • @lusty444
      @lusty444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 I wasn’t having a pop at any individual but when I had mild stroke several years ago it took six months to get paid out.
      Try talking on a phone to get the go ahead for treatment when half your mouth isn’t functioning especially if they haven’t got a good grasp on the English language.

  • @damon3487
    @damon3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A video I thought you might like 👍🏼

  • @msnpassjan2004
    @msnpassjan2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:00 So, for rental insurance, you have to get it from your rental company, you cannot make arrangements in advance ?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      please contact Jack direct - email in description

  • @quantumfire6954
    @quantumfire6954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. He seems a really nice guy. Does he have customers from Belgium too ? Do I understand correct : until now for my 2 months stay in Pattaya I always took an insurance in Belgium with no limits. That is now not OK no more ? How can a apply for a insurance with a Thai based company when still in Belgium please ? Thx

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please contact Jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @billybob7522
      @billybob7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What he's saying is that because of Covid Thailand has increased the amount of medical cover required for foreigners. You can check this on the thai embassy website in your own country including the thai based companies that they officially recommend, then buy it direct. Or buy it from Jack's company directly as a broker. Your insurance company in Belgium may still be ok to use as long as they meet these requirements. You'll need to check with them.

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      E mail me your date of birth and when you wish to travel
      I insire Belfians too

  • @averagejoe4700
    @averagejoe4700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't understand how people can live in Pattaya or Thailand for so long and never think about getting health insurance. Sometimes we read of long time expats who got in an accident or get really sick and since they have no insurance are reduced to e-begging online through gofundme. Health insurance should never be viewed as an option, it should be viewed as a mandatory expense. I get it that once you reach a certain age the costs are too prohibitive and insurance may not be available, but that is why you plan ahead for these things as a wanna be expat. I don't think it's worth having that extra barfine a month if it means you won't be paying for health insurance.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great comment thanks for sharing

  • @UTCM
    @UTCM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heath insurance is a must here !

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @vagabondvibes2578
      @vagabondvibes2578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is more than a 'must', it is a legal prerequisite for a 'retirement visa'.

    • @2magma.command
      @2magma.command 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vagabondvibes2578 correct ! my question is does the health insurance companies such as aetna or cigna satisfy the requirements for the visa or must you get a thai insurance policy?

  • @TheMariukz
    @TheMariukz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ask about is insurance paid for my medical do i need to give that money back to insurance / does my premium go higher?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact Jack directly - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The health insurers generally pay direct to the hospitals.
      They also have an option to increae premiums by up to 25% if they deem it necessary. This is not a common occurrence.

  • @gotthesinglelife
    @gotthesinglelife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think insurance is important and not rely on Gofund me to cover cost when it is an emergency, Like some travelers stories in Thailand. After all the money you spend on a holiday airfares,hotels,food other outdoor/indoor activities and cheap on insurance which not much.

  • @blueeye3044
    @blueeye3044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd be interested to hear how pre-existing conditions are handled and are there higher costs. I am a diabetic living full time in Thailand and have a preconceived notion that buying insurance would be a waste of money as the insurance company is highly unlikely to pay out if I was admitted to hospital.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sure Jack will respond

    • @billybob7522
      @billybob7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to declare the pre-existing condition before buying the insurance otherwise they will use this as a reason not to pay out. It's likely to increase the cost of the insurance but at least you'll be covered if the worst happens.

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only one way to find out.
      You need to applt ans see what the insurer eays

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent guy Trev question will he reply back to me as u know.Great clip always a big help these guys.

  • @wieland8729
    @wieland8729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice info video ,only the link of the insurance company do not work

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just copy and paste, not sure why the hyperlink doesn't activate sorry

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the heads-up
      Will try to get someone working on it

  • @PATinPattayaThailand
    @PATinPattayaThailand 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always feel like these recommendations are compensated. Just looks like a big sales pitch.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Feel as you wish, I am sharing information, up to you if you wanna use it or not

  • @billyfrazer8689
    @billyfrazer8689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does Jax health insurance only cover you for Thailand or other countries in Asia.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please contact Jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @billyfrazer8689
      @billyfrazer8689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Buzzinpattaya thank you

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We can do world wide
      Or world wide excluding the USA.

  • @IDD.Bronze.Sculptures
    @IDD.Bronze.Sculptures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your guest talked about if you were hit by someone, in a car or otherwise which wasnt your fault and you needed treatment in the hospital. wouldnt the person who hit you have to pay the hospital?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly no it's a mess

    • @StephenHodgkiss
      @StephenHodgkiss ปีที่แล้ว

      The mentality for many years now, is that the accident wouldn't have happened if the foreigner wasn't in Thailand .. therefore the foreigner pays

  • @davidmarsden2012
    @davidmarsden2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He beat me here by 5 years , I got here in 92 , was a regular in thahiti Queen & Baby Doll

  • @peterfischer7084
    @peterfischer7084 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will Thai health insurance cover you outside of Thailand as well? Can they terminate the contract as you get older or chronically ill? Will you "insurance age" get logged in when you sign up or will premiums rise just because you get older (beyond inflation)?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Need to check the policy mate as I am not sure

  • @michaelmaa3404
    @michaelmaa3404 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What do you recommend for insurance coverage Thai American family

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Speak to jay@one2go.insure

  • @christopherdaniel7469
    @christopherdaniel7469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think i will be contacting jack about entry insurance travel insurance and health insurance soon.

  • @stevied7372
    @stevied7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the requirement to have health insurance likely to just be temporary? How much does it cost typically (for a trip and for a year)

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please ask Jack directly

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably here to stay
      Cost is age related

  • @yokum67
    @yokum67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video, having to renew my 12 months insurance over the next few weeks !! I shall contact them !! only 4 Go Go in 1987 whats thats all aboiut 555

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol, yeah 4 is crazy hahaha....

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pattaya was jusy starting to grow in the mid 80s
      Please feel free to comtact me anytime .no obligation.

  • @billyfrazer8689
    @billyfrazer8689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is mccallums insurance located in Pattaya

  • @gkprivate433
    @gkprivate433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    some companies give a discount if you pay annually.

  • @supreeyaharrison589
    @supreeyaharrison589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That seems expensive I get long term insurance from UK big companies around £160 for 3 months and I'm a type 1 diabetic n cholesterol also my 7yr old covered aswell

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment thanks for sharing

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry
      This is Thailand and we cannot compete with that

  • @derekearles9844
    @derekearles9844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ? Why do we have to have a Thai insurance company to have a months holiday in Thailand when we can buy holiday insurance online in the UK?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please contact Jack direct as honestly I have no idea on this

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess the Thai immigration wanted to make sure minimum standards were set and adhered to
      Also stimulate local Insurance
      Nut that is just a guess.
      It is their country after all

    • @dantae666
      @dantae666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont think so. i did that in 2018 and all was well

  • @davedenham8697
    @davedenham8697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Taken from big insurer ALLIANZ two minutes ago.......”Travel insurance for Thailand isn’t a legal requirement, but it should still be viewed as an essential for your trip. “

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree but best to check with Jack

    • @davedenham8697
      @davedenham8697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya I think not

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at the Thai Immigration website

    • @davedenham8697
      @davedenham8697 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 not there either

  • @unionjack470
    @unionjack470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Confused!! Jack says the health insurance should be through a thai insurance company. But comments on here say that's not
    the case. So who is right ??
    Great video though.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact Jack directly - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can bring your own
      But check with the Thai Embassy
      To obtain a Certificate of Entry you must have the insurance approved by Thai Immigration.
      Bring both by all means.

  • @nunchuck7341
    @nunchuck7341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, firstly great video, I have had 3 health problems diabetes/blood pressure/cholesterol. Now all reversed. . Very pleased.
    I have always declared my health problems. On insurance. But as I said now , no meds and health great.
    Question is. Do I have to tell insurance companies about old medical problems ?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact Jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes
      Because IF the problems re emerge your policy may be cancelled by the insurer3

  • @kiptonanthony3362
    @kiptonanthony3362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello all please can someone help
    Im living in Thailand with my thai wife and I would like to get health insurance that includes everything inculed cancer care etc etc whats the cheapest company and that are good and wont scam me ..plus what should I pay for it thanks so much all

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  ปีที่แล้ว

      Go see Jack at Macellan Insurance South Pattaya Road

  • @isaanman5399
    @isaanman5399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s one thing to be 50 & in good health but just about everybody I know over 60 has heart stents or diabetes type 2. Is it worth it if what you are most likely to need it for is exempted. What happens when you get to 70. The option of self insuring as we have access to Government Hospitals & in many places it is the same specialists & surgeons who will treat/operate on you in a Private or Government Hospital & I say in my experience they are about a third of the price of private e.g. a friend was quoted around 450K from Bangkok Hospital for heart stents but got them done at Queen Siriket Heart Centre Government Hospital in Khon Kaen for 160K though Government Hospitals will want you to pay up front. Lastly & I include myself in this when I first arrived a lot of people don’t realize if you have a road accident you could be liable for third party medical bills &/or death blood money to be paid to their family & let’s not forget the bail bond. You got the Types 1, 2+, 2, 3+ & 3 here. Type 1 being the highest & 3 the lowest but they all cover third party claims & as you go down you get less for your own vehicle so they recommend Type 1 for vehicles less than 5 years old. Type 2/2+ for 5 to 10 years old & Type 3/3+ for those over 10 years & the link below explains them all very well & remember they are not going to let you leave the Country till these bills are settled.
    www.roojai.com/en/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7NKBBhDBARIsAHbXCB4xcYP2bWoWbNcc6IEWYf-kyp6yaEbLNFMmLpuwISBMEl5WKBwm2BAaAnG4EALw_wcB

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great comment thanks for sharing

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for pointing out it is easier and better to get health insurance in your 50's when you are presumably fitter, stronger and hace fewer pre existing conditions.
      This is the system
      People who wait till they are over 60 blame the system but should they just be accepting the consequences of their own inaction

  • @alialjalahma4978
    @alialjalahma4978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I would like to come to Thailand for 3 weeks I am 67 years old. What is the minimum health insurance to get me in

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact Jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @billybob7522
      @billybob7522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it's only three weeks better to have travel insurance from your own country? This would cover flights, cancellations, baggage, theft, medical etc., etc. And buy it as soon as you book the flight.

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Thai insurance is compulsary. Only get the travel insurance if you want to double up
      And as yoy will spend 2 of your 3 weeks in quarantine take my advise and stay where yoy are

  • @winduncan9818
    @winduncan9818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like to ask him if in 1987 all the old guys were talking about Pattaya being past it's prime and how great it was back in the day. 555

  • @FXMerkator
    @FXMerkator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Mr T
    The problem is not wanting to self health insure once you are well into your 65ish but getting that cover in the first place. Having only retired at 65 doing it earlier has not been an option and as an argument therefore pretty academic. And if you are like me where the tooth of time has been nibbling away and you have pre-existing conditions of some sort where you go from here?? But I did try and have a medical and the feedback was, yes we cover you BUT exclude things like cholesterol related and diabetes and I don't even suffer from neither 1 nor 2.
    On the basis of this I really like to know what good an insurance is that excludes certainly in my case the most probably cause of demise due to clogged up arteries, only to find, sorry, bug off, you are not covered. Yet. I pay them 140k a year for cover.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah time is never on our side mate that is for sure

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have been advising people for many years that if they have an adequate company scheme they xan take iut a private health insurance with a huge deductible for. They will not use it till they retire
      But it is cheap and gives peace of mind

    • @hhiesi4559
      @hhiesi4559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 I had BUPA with my last employment as a company group scheme but I could not port it. Unfortunately, just a few weeks prior to turning 65 and retire I had a serious medical emergency so that put paid to any hedged plans that far.

  • @fjdvuyfhrh7008
    @fjdvuyfhrh7008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pls ask about insurance for over 70's.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please contact Jack directly - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Possible
      But you will need to take a medical and the results must be acceptable to the Underwriters

  • @Ardoyne10
    @Ardoyne10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are you saying you have to have insurance to stay in pattaya there must be 1000s of x pats there with insurance

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please contact Jack directly - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @KingShaf7
      @KingShaf7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No but if you are coming in nowadays under the new regulations, you won’t be allowed to enter Thailand without it!

  • @stevenjustice105
    @stevenjustice105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you sure the insurance will pay????

  • @user-yx7hx7uq2s
    @user-yx7hx7uq2s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you get covet for over 7o

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      please email him direct as this is way out of my knowledge bank... jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @craigschuler1547
    @craigschuler1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Problem is that most health insurance companies will only offer a policy until you reach the age of 70 years old. Basically when you most need it...It won't be available...

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe many will continue after you are 70

    • @craigschuler1547
      @craigschuler1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Buzzinpattaya but at what cost?

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones i work with guarantee up to age 99

  • @harrisontrevor2079
    @harrisontrevor2079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These 45 to 50 thousand baht polices only cover hospital costs up to 400,000 baht and increase the premiums by 30 percent every five years.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      best to ask Jack direct

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually the quotatioon i gave covered ALL medical expenses, including Covid, up to 3,500,000 baht.
      That is a lot more realistic.
      I am so sorry you misunderstood. Totally my fault for not expanding the point.

  • @robhabraken8064
    @robhabraken8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this morning friends of me here tell me that the thai coverment is busy with a health insurance for farang and expads, maybe you know this.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not my knowledge, maybe ask Jack direct - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are the last to know

    • @robhabraken8064
      @robhabraken8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacklevy2982 will cost you a lot of money if this will happen

  • @vagabondvibes2578
    @vagabondvibes2578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but they also say you should pay heed to your intuitions/inner voice, and my intuitions would tell me not to buy anything from a guy who looks like that, especially not insurance or a secondhand motor.

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotcha mate...... he has great reputation here

  • @tonyvera6276
    @tonyvera6276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does that mean that travel insurance is not acceptable?

    • @davecousins3775
      @davecousins3775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      travel insurance is totally different Tony and in most cases will cover you upto 90 days say 3 months , any time after that you really need health insurance

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, please contact Jack directly for this - jack@macallanbroker.com

    • @tonyvera6276
      @tonyvera6276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davecousins3775 thank you Dave, I appreciate it!

  • @robhabraken8064
    @robhabraken8064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you are a toerist you have your travel insurance so?

    • @Buzzinpattaya
      @Buzzinpattaya  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes i believe you do

    • @jacklevy2982
      @jacklevy2982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you have to have insurance provided by one of the insurers aporoved by Thai immigration