Get the Best Health Policy

In Thailand, hospitalization is not really that expensive compared to the Philippines.  I'll take Thammasat Hospital or Chulalongkorn Hospital for example.  The government hospitals here have better facilities and rooms to accommodate patients. Locals normally present their Thai Identification Cards to claim for their medical benefits as visible in the price difference. In the Philippines discounts can only be generated with the use of medicare or Philhealth. 

In comparison to medical education, I guess Philippines is more widely recognized than Thai physicians.  But our locals have less priority caused by poor economy.  It's a sad reality that if you're poor and without money.  You will surely die easily.

Other than that, Thai citizens and non-immigrants are allowed to apply for private health insurance like BUPA and AIA for bigger benefits.  People who have stable job and living on a high end lifestyles are the ones that can afford to take this health plans.  It is best to compare plans and ask for quotes from different health insurance company as a precaution.  In this way you will know what policy suites you best.  Do take it while you're still healthy so you can enjoy the benefits of it when you needed it most. Hence, you won't also be allowed to apply for one if you're not physically fit upon application.

I've read in one column earlier about a special health insurance called the AARP Health Care Options Program, which helps consumers with research. AARP Health Care Options has competently compiled a catalog of organizations they deem to be most suitable for individuals falling in the 50 and over age bracket.  AARP is a nonprofit organization for people with age over 50. They are dedicated to enhance a better quality of life and positive social change for its members.

Health is a lifetime endeavor.  It should not be taken for granted as it determines how we value love, life and the people who are close to us.