Payment Process
When you schedule your treatment, a 50% deposit is required. Once you've
arrived at the hospital, you'll meet with your physician for a consultation
and a final pre-treatment evaluation. At the discretion of your physician,
some additional testing may be needed. Once the evaluation and testing are
complete, the price quote will be finalized. 40% of the total balance will
be due at that time. During your recovery at the hospital, you'll receive
daily updates on your bill. The final balance will be due at the time of
discharge.
Insurance Coverage
Some U.S. insurers will pay part or all of your medical costs, although this
is not usually the case. We suggest that you ask your insurer and negotiate
this ahead of time. In order to adjust your bill for anticipated insurance
payments, the hospital will require a letter of guarantee from your insurer
prior to your travel date. Our premier facility, Bangkok International
Hospital, is known to many U.S. health insurance companies. Some insurers,
such as Tri-Care, have processes already in place for accepting and
processing claims.
Payment Options
You have several options for payment. Bangkok International Hospital accepts direct wire
transfers to its designated bank. You may also pay with cash or travelers
checks. You may also be able to make payment by international credit card.
(Pre-authorization by your bank is necessary and requires early submission
and authorization.)
Passports, Visas
If you hold a current U.S. passport, no advance planning is needed to enter
Thailand. When you arrive at the airport (or at any official border
crossing) Thai immigration officials will stamp your passport with a 30-day
Visitor Visa. There is no cost for this stamp.
If you don't currently have a U.S. passport, you'll need to get one before
you can enter Thailand. To learn more, visit the U.S. State Department's
official website at:
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http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
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Immunizations
Generally speaking, there are no immunizations required to travel to the
tourist areas of Thailand. However, check with your personal physician and
the CDC to be sure that your travel plans don't call for something
different.
