The Thaiger
More health benefits don’t mean better insurance in Thailand
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Two health insurance policies can offer similar protection for a hospital admission, yet one may cost considerably more because it includes better benefits ( e.g. dental care, outpatient appointments and routine health checks ). The longer list can look like a better deal, especially when those extras seem easy to use.
Key facts
- The longer list can look like a better deal, especially when those extras seem easy to use.
- But the value of those benefits depends on how you use healthcare in Thailand
- Why more health insurance benefits look better
- Are extra health insurance benefits worth the cost?
- Don’t cut the coverage you couldn’t fund yourself
- Choose health insurance benefits that fit you
Summary
But the value of those benefits depends on how you use healthcare in Thailand. Someone who rarely sees a doctor has different needs from a retiree managing regular specialist appointments, even if both want reliable protection against a serious illness.
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