The “Hint” health insurance system for non-Thais, devised by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, will come into operation on January 1, 2024, and will allow non-Thai foreigners to access health coverage.
Insurance mandatory for long-stay foreigners
The “Hint” system offers fast registration, with a processing time of only five minutes, far superior to the previous system. It also allows non-Thais who do not possess identification documents to register for treatment and coverage.
🇹🇠BANGKOK POST: The Ministry of Public Health says its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on 1st January, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage. https://t.co/AH0Eew0BEi || #Thailand pic.twitter.com/cMmWuBClEQ
— Thai News Reports (@ThaiNewsReports) December 19, 2023
Thai public health wants to improve access to healthcare in border areas, especially among non-Thai groups.
The new healthcare system is linked to the Ministry’s financial data center, which will enable hospitals to reimburse non-Thai medical fees within 24 hours and guarantee transfers within 15 days.
-Thailand News (TN)
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