Travel insurance now required

[Onemore52]

Disclaimer to this image, that I have no affiliation with this company.

It is the best I could find.

Who at immigration decides if something is reputable and I hope they know what unlimited means.

[Old55]

4 hours ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

What happened to the law passed years ago where a hospital must treat you and can not hold you hostage? 

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1007289

What happened? Same as many other "laws" in Philippines all talk no substance.

[sonjack2847]

16 hours ago, jimeve said:

I'm registered on my wife's phil account as a dependent before 2016, so it's free for me. She just pays 3,700 P for both of us

Yes Jim I am covered on my wife`s as well. If you have been enrolled/registered before a certain date you are covered but if you start now you would have to have your own cover with Phillhealth. I have been included since 2012, it is well worth having even if you have to pay the higher rate of 17k.

[GeoffH]

I just bought a policy with Covermore who I've used before, they now cover Covid-19 (but not trip cancellation as a result of catching it)  http://covermore.com.au

The web page that talks about Covid-19 is here https://www.covermore.com.au/travel-insurance/benefits/covid-19

[earthdome]

On 2/4/2022 at 5:31 PM, Old55 said:

I have medicare am researching if this would meet the requirements.

Medicare doesn't but perhaps an advantage plan you pay extra for would.

[Old55]

Filipina friend of my wife contacted a Philippines Consulate here in the US asking about insurance. They said a Filipino Citizen and her foreigner husband and children DON"T require covid health insurance to visit Philippines.

I've asked for a copy or partial copy of the email. Without viewing that email I doubt it's true. 

My wife will email them with this question later tonight.

 

Edited February 7, 2022 by Old55

[OnMyWay]

4 hours ago, Old55 said:

Filipina friend of my wife contacted a Philippines Consulate here in the US asking about insurance. They said a Filipino Citizen and her foreigner husband and children DON"T require covid health insurance to visit Philippines.

I've asked for a copy or partial copy of the email. Without viewing that email I doubt it's true. 

My wife will email them with this question later tonight.

 

Yes, that needs to be in officially in writing when you go to the airline check in!

[Joey G]

7 hours ago, Old55 said:

Filipina friend of my wife contacted a Philippines Consulate here in the US asking about insurance. They said a Filipino Citizen and her foreigner husband and children DON"T require covid health insurance to visit Philippines.

Maybe the  question should be... IF it isn't required for my foreigner husband and children...  Why did IATF Resolution No. 160-B say....  "All arriving visitors must be able to present travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from reputed insurers, with a minimum coverage of $35,000 (about P1.75 million) for the duration of their stay in the Philippines."  ???

[Old55]

11 minutes ago, Joey G said:

Maybe the  question should be... IF it isn't required for my foreigner husband and children...  Why did IATF Resolution No. 160-B say....  "All arriving visitors must be able to present travel insurance for COVID-19 treatment costs from reputed insurers, with a minimum coverage of $35,000 (about P1.75 million) for the duration of their stay in the Philippines."  ???

My thoughts as well Joey.

[Old55]

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