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Insurance policy: meaning in health insurance

กรมธรรม์

An insurance policy (กรมธรรม์) is the contract between you and the insurer that sets out what is covered, the limits, exclusions and premium.

What the policy contains

  • The policy schedule: insured person, plan, limits, premium, period of cover, personal exclusions
  • The policy wording: definitions, benefits, general exclusions, claims procedure
  • Endorsements: changes made during the contract

Free-look period

Health policies sold in Thailand usually include a free-look period after delivery during which you can cancel and get the premium back, minus any costs stated in the policy. Read the policy as soon as you receive it.

General definition: the exact rules are those of your policy wording.

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