TAG : Health Issues

Getting claims paid

Three types of health insurance buyer

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 26th July 2010

As a rule, there really are no good or bad companies when it comes to paying claims, although some are a little better than others. It’s mainly a matter of timing and situation.

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Michael’s Story

A remarkable story of overcoming some of life's obstacles

In Blogs: Abel Cadias - 31st May 2010

I'm featuring Filipino teachers' stories and tackling some employment issues concerning foreign teachers from a Filipino's perspective which I hope might add to the tone at ajarn.com. So, wish me luck!

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Please help me,. I have Crohn’s Disease!

Will group health insurance cover a pre-existing condition?

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 31st May 2010

I suggest that the letter writer check with his doctor to see if another more readily available form of medication would be just as acceptable for his needs. If not, then he should forget about coming to Thailand.

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I am my mother’s keeper

Living my mother’s legacy in a world of good and evil.

In Blogs: Steve Schertzer - 2nd May 2010

I tried to look for a teaching position, but my heart just wasn't into it. I couldn't concentrate. I couldn't focus. I had lost my energy, my drive to succeed. I barely functioned at all. I stayed in my hotel and watched the news. I did go out to eat and drink. There were nights when I drank and drank and drank. I tried to forget, but the more I tried to forget the more I remembered.

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The dangers of self-diagnosis

Being your own doctor can be unhealthy

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 10th April 2010

I fully understood why this person's claim had been rejected and his coverage cancelled. And, after having read his reply to them, I realized that he had absolutely no understanding of high blood pressure and how it could have been the cause of his heart attack.

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Three potentially dangerous medical conditions

Hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 3rd March 2010

Ajarn.com's health insurance expert, Tony Dabbs, looks at three medical problems that can't be cured but can certainly be controlled.

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Welcome into the year 2010 / 2553

Hopefully the year of the tiger will be a roaring success

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 2nd January 2010

The year 2009 was fine, as our business kept growing. But it was also a bit crazy.

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Health insurance in Thailand

A reality check

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 2nd November 2009

There are basically 2 types of health insurance coverage available in Thailand, government Social Security Insurance (SSI) and non-government, privately funded health insurance.

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Ajarn group health insurance

What exactly do you get?

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 1st October 2009

On the 15th of October the Ajarn.com Teachers Group is renewing for another year. Anyone wanting to join or renew, should do so now. There is a choice of 3 plans.

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Clarifying OPD and IPD

There's no need to be confused

In Blogs: Tony Dabbs - 1st September 2009

I really hate sending out claim rejection notices to clients. Lately, though, we have had to send out quite a few. Looking through them to see why, I discovered that most of the claims had one thing in common.

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