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Everything you need to choose the right plan: premium tables, visa requirements, deductible strategies, and honest recommendations — verified with Pacific Cross.
“Understanding the real cost of health insurance is arguably the single most important financial decision you will make before retiring in Thailand.”
Contents
How Pacific Cross premiums are structured and what drives the cost
All six plan tiers — from Standard Extra to Ultima
Four deductible and OPD combinations with exact premium figures
BMI loading tables and how they affect your quote
Visa compliance requirements for OA, LTR, and other visa types
Which plan and option THAIBK recommends for most retirees
The Stakes
Thailand has no public healthcare system that covers foreign residents. Every consultation, admission, scan, and procedure at a private hospital is billed in full at the point of care. For a retiree on a fixed income, a single major health event without insurance can be financially catastrophic.
Private hospitals in Thailand — which are where most English-speaking retirees will be treated — operate on a payment-first model. Without insurance, you pay before you leave. And for serious conditions, the bills are large.
One of the most common serious injuries among retirees. Conservative estimates from Bangkok private hospitals:
Estimated Total Cost
฿300,000
to
฿600,000
In British Pounds
≈ £13,500
600,000 THB at current exchange rate
Surgery, anaesthesia, intensive care, physiotherapy, and a typical 10–14 day inpatient stay are all included in that range. Without insurance, you pay every baht before discharge.
Premium Structure
Pacific Cross prices its plans using a combination of age bracket, plan tier, deductible level, and outpatient inclusion. Understanding these levers lets you build the most cost-efficient structure for your situation.
Premiums are set in five-year bands, not individual years. Rates recalculate when you move into the next bracket, not at every birthday. The tables in this guide reflect the 60–64 age bracket — the most common entry point for Thailand retirees.
Disclosed pre-existing conditions are excluded from coverage, not priced into the premium. You pay the same rate as a healthy applicant, but your known conditions are not covered. Non-disclosure can void your policy entirely.
The only factor that increases your premium is BMI. Applications with a BMI above 32.0 attract a loading; above 42.0, the application is declined. See the BMI loadings table below for the full scale.
What's Included
All Pacific Cross plans share a consistent set of core benefits. The tiers above Standard Extra differ in how generously those benefits are covered, not whether they are included.
Outpatient doctor consultations and prescription drugs are covered on plans that include OPD (Options 1 and 3, or as an add-on). Maternity, dental routine, and vision are not included in standard plans.
Six Tiers
Six tiers from entry-level to premium. Maxima is the most popular choice among THAIBK clients — it offers unlimited outpatient and a THB 5,000,000 annual limit at a premium that remains affordable with a deductible.
| Plan | Annual Limit | Room & Board | Surgical | OPD/Visit | OPD Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Extra | THB 780,000 | THB 4,000/day | THB 100,000 | THB 2,000 | 30/year |
Premier | THB 1,200,000 | THB 5,000/day | THB 200,000 | THB 2,500 | 30/year |
Premier Plus | THB 3,000,000 | THB 6,000/day | Paid in full | THB 3,000 | 30/year |
Maxima Most Popular | THB 5,000,000 | THB 8,000/day | Paid in full | Paid in full | Unlimited |
Maxima Plus | THB 10,000,000 | THB 10,000/day | Paid in full | Paid in full | Unlimited |
Ultima | THB 20,000,000 | THB 16,000/day | Paid in full | Paid in full | Unlimited |
Key Concept
A deductible is the amount you pay first on each claim before your insurance takes over. Choosing a higher deductible significantly reduces your annual premium — and for a retiree with savings, it is often the smartest financial structure.
Hospital Bill
฿500,000
You Pay
฿40,000
the deductible
Policy Covers
฿460,000
the remainder
In this scenario, a THB 40,000 deductible on a THB 500,000 hospital admission means you pay 8% of the bill and your policy covers the rest. The same deductible reduces your annual premium by approximately 25% compared to a zero-deductible plan.
2026 Premiums · Age 60–64
All figures are for the 60–64 age bracket. Two deductible levels (THB 40,000 and THB 300,000) combined with two coverage types (Full Cover + OPD, or Inpatient Only) create four distinct premium structures. Select each option to explore the full table.
Full Cover + OPD · THB 40,000 Deductible · 25% reduction
| Plan | Annual Limit | Base Premium | Total/Year | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Extra | ฿780,000 | ฿39,442 | ฿29,700 | ฿2,475 |
Premier | ฿1,200,000 | ฿50,651 | ฿38,140 | ฿3,178 |
Premier Plus | ฿3,000,000 | ฿73,452 | ฿55,309 | ฿4,609 |
Maxima | ฿5,000,000 | ฿85,249 | ฿64,192 | ฿5,349 |
Maxima Plus | ฿10,000,000 | ฿95,336 | ฿71,788 | ฿5,982 |
Ultima | ฿20,000,000 | ฿108,903 | ฿82,004 | ฿6,834 |
All figures in Thai Baht (THB). Age bracket 60–64. BMI below 32.0. No pre-existing conditions loaded. Premiums are indicative — final premium confirmed at underwriting.
Inpatient Only · THB 40,000 Deductible · ~45% saving
| Plan | Annual Limit | Combined Saving | Total/Year | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Extra | ฿780,000 | ฿−15,776 | ฿23,760 | ฿1,980 |
Premier | ฿1,200,000 | ฿−20,260 | ฿30,512 | ฿2,543 |
Premier Plus | ฿3,000,000 | ฿−29,380 | ฿44,248 | ฿3,687 |
Maxima | ฿5,000,000 | ฿−34,100 | ฿51,354 | ฿4,280 |
Maxima Plus | ฿10,000,000 | ฿−38,134 | ฿57,430 | ฿4,786 |
Ultima | ฿20,000,000 | ฿−43,562 | ฿65,603 | ฿5,467 |
All figures in Thai Baht (THB). Age bracket 60–64. BMI below 32.0. No pre-existing conditions loaded. Premiums are indicative — final premium confirmed at underwriting.
Full Cover + OPD · THB 300,000 Deductible · 50% reduction
| Plan | Annual Limit | Base Premium | Total/Year | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Extra | ฿780,000 | ฿39,442 | ฿19,800 | ฿1,650 |
Premier | ฿1,200,000 | ฿50,651 | ฿25,427 | ฿2,119 |
Premier Plus | ฿3,000,000 | ฿73,452 | ฿36,873 | ฿3,073 |
Maxima | ฿5,000,000 | ฿85,249 | ฿42,795 | ฿3,566 |
Maxima Plus | ฿10,000,000 | ฿95,336 | ฿47,857 | ฿3,988 |
Ultima | ฿20,000,000 | ฿108,903 | ฿54,670 | ฿4,556 |
All figures in Thai Baht (THB). Age bracket 60–64. BMI below 32.0. No pre-existing conditions loaded. Premiums are indicative — final premium confirmed at underwriting.
Inpatient Only · THB 300,000 Deductible · Lowest premium
| Plan | Annual Limit | Combined Saving | Total/Year | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Extra | ฿780,000 | ฿−23,665 | ฿15,840 | ฿1,320 |
Premier | ฿1,200,000 | ฿−30,390 | ฿20,341 | ฿1,695 |
Premier Plus | ฿3,000,000 | ฿−44,071 | ฿29,498 | ฿2,458 |
Maxima | ฿5,000,000 | ฿−51,150 | ฿34,236 | ฿2,853 |
Maxima Plus | ฿10,000,000 | ฿−57,201 | ฿38,287 | ฿3,191 |
Ultima | ฿20,000,000 | ฿−65,342 | ฿43,736 | ฿3,645 |
All figures in Thai Baht (THB). Age bracket 60–64. BMI below 32.0. No pre-existing conditions loaded. Premiums are indicative — final premium confirmed at underwriting.
BMI Impact
Body Mass Index is the only factor that increases your base premium. The table below shows the loading applied at each BMI band, using Maxima Inpatient Only with THB 40,000 deductible (THB 51,354 base) as the reference.
| BMI Range | Loading | Annual Premium (฿) |
|---|---|---|
| Below 32.0 | No loading | ฿51,354 |
| 32.1 – 33.0 | +15% | ฿59,057 |
| 33.1 – 36.0 | +25% | ฿64,193 |
| 36.1 – 38.0 | +40% | ฿71,896 |
| 38.1 – 42.0 | +75% | ฿89,870 |
| Over 42.0 | Unable to insure | N/A |
Reference plan: Maxima Inpatient Only, THB 40,000 deductible, age 60–64. If your BMI is above 32.0, Pacific Cross will confirm the exact loading at underwriting.
Immigration Compliance
Health insurance requirements vary significantly by visa type. Make sure you match the right plan to your visa status — getting this wrong can cost you your visa renewal.
Lowest Qualifying Plan
Premier Plus or above
Lowest Qualifying Plan
Premier Plus or above
We strongly recommend cover regardless of visa status.
How It Works
At any hospital within the Pacific Cross network, you can receive treatment without paying upfront — the hospital bills Pacific Cross directly, and you settle only your deductible (if applicable) at discharge.
Arrive at hospital
Show your Pacific Cross membership card or policy number.
Hospital verifies
The hospital contacts Pacific Cross to confirm your cover and secure approval.
Receive treatment
Treatment proceeds. No payment is needed upfront for covered services.
Settle at discharge
Pay your deductible only. Pacific Cross handles the rest directly with the hospital.
For emergency treatment at a non-network hospital, Pacific Cross operates a 24/7 assistance line. Treatment at non-network hospitals is reimbursed — you pay upfront and submit a claim.
Hospital Network
Pacific Cross has direct billing arrangements with Thailand's leading private hospital groups. These are the four networks most used by English-speaking retirees.
JCI-accredited; 50+ specialist centres across Bangkok. The first choice for complex diagnostics, oncology, and international patients who require full English-language care from consultation to discharge.
Thailand's largest private hospital network, with facilities across Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Excellent choice for retirees living outside the capital.
Premium Bangkok hospitals in Sukhumvit, Srinakarin, and Thonburi. Consistently strong for cardiology, general medicine, and maternity.
Reliable mid-range private network across Bangkok. Ideal for routine admissions and outpatient care, with lower room rates than flagship hospitals.
The full Pacific Cross direct billing network includes hundreds of hospitals across Thailand. The above are the flagship networks used most frequently by retirees in Bangkok and major expat locations.
Recommendation
For most retirees, the choice comes down to how much of the cost you want to self-insure through the deductible, and whether you want outpatient (OPD) coverage or prefer to pay smaller GP costs out of pocket.
| Your Profile | Plan | Option | Annual (฿) | Monthly (฿) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Visa compliance, lowest cost | Maxima | Option 4 | ฿34,236 | ฿2,853 |
Best value (THAIBK recommendation) | Maxima | Option 2 | ฿51,354 | ฿4,280 |
Full cover including OPD | Maxima | Option 1 | ฿64,192 | ฿5,349 |
High net worth / zero deductible | Ultima | Option 1 | ฿82,004 | ฿6,834 |
Inpatient Only with a THB 40,000 deductible. At THB 51,354/year (THB 4,280/month), this gives you a THB 5,000,000 annual inpatient limit, unlimited outpatient benefit if added, cashless treatment at all major hospitals, and full OA visa compliance — at roughly 45% less than the same plan with full OPD.
Most retirees in good health can self-fund outpatient visits (a typical GP consultation costs THB 500–1,500) and prefer to keep their premiums low. If your outpatient needs are high, Option 1 (full OPD included) makes more sense.
Common Questions
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