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Hmm, I tried this question unsuccessfully this morning - it didn't show up.
Problem - almost every bit of info about Vietnam says to get health insurance with Medevac.
My school will either give me a plan that doesn't have medevac (which only involves signing a paper) or they'll give an allowance towards a different plan (which involves me researching on my own and paying everything upfront and getting reimbursed later.)
So does anyone know of a good place to acquire insurance? And any price ranges? (This would be for a year.)
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answered about 13 months ago by Snellopy
My system so far has been not to get sick. As a backup plan, I got online coverage. You have to be from the right countries though, an Aussie, a Kiwi or a Pom. http://www.1cover.com/ I haven't had to claim, and it wasn't too expensive for a years coverage (I have a shocking memory though, and couldn't tell you how much it would be sorry), and it is extendable if you stay for longer or travel somewhere after here. A family friend had to claim for something while they were on holidays with this, and they coughed up no worries, and didn't throw too much paperwork at them.
answered about 13 months ago by KandA
I think I read on the Aust. Embassy website or dfat's (aust. dept of foreign affairs and trade) web site www.smartraveller.com that you can get med. insurance through Bao Viet (the vietnamese insurance co). Like Snellopy we got cover in Aus.so I have not checked it out.
answered about 13 months ago by opera
Bao Viet is great. They have 4 different coverage packages. The second one includes much of SEA, so if you're travelling to Laos, Thailand or Cambodia you're covered. It also includes Medevac. It's weak on the general checkup part though. They have a supplementary section for a visit to the doctor (as opposed to a stay in a hospital) Total (depending on age) is from $600 to $800 per year. They're on Hai Ba Trung St. It was easy to get information. Their brochure is in English.
answered about 13 months ago by de2facon
Take a look at MEDEX travel medicine packages offered through the company online service. As a frequent traveler, I use MEDEX as my carrier very often. The coverage periods offered range from per diem to the TravMed Choice Plan with a maximum of 365 days. All plans have a Medevac provision as part of the insurance contract. Though I've been pleased with how comprehensive MEDEX plans are and generally happy with the company's rates, I've never had a claim,( luckily ). I feel that a carrier's claims paying reliability is equally, if not more important than breadth of coverage. For that reason, I find it prudent to compare several company insurance packages rather than stay with the same group.
answered about 13 months ago by Lana
AIA (American Int'l Assurance a member of AIG) is great, too. I'm quite happy with the customer service. There are 3 packages for a one-year period and price is around $100 (may be more or less, depending on your choice). The terms of a contract are applied worldwide, so you do not have to worry about the aspect of location. For further info, you can check out the website: www.aia.com.vn or drop in their office at 649 Kim Ma, Hanoi (my mom is the Senior Unit Manager there and my school -RMIT- is quite near the office, so if I may be any of help, just give me a ring (my no. is 0982227387). It's my pleasure to help you :)
