4 things you need to prepare before going abroad for treatment

Going abroad for treatment is one of the considerations for Indonesian people when they have health problems and want to seek other opinions about the illness they are experiencing. The alternative of seeking treatment abroad is becoming increasingly attractive because the facilities and health personnel are considered more advanced.

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Apart from that, there are also several countries that accommodate foreigners coming to their territory for treatment. For example, Malaysia. The neighboring government even provides medical tourism services . They specially prepare local health workers and health facilities to treat patients from abroad, including Indonesia. This is one of the reasons Indonesian people increasingly feel comfortable seeking treatment abroad.

4 Things You Need to Prepare Before Going Abroad for Treatment

Even though it sounds like a promising option, you need to remember that seeking treatment abroad is not as easy as you imagine. Language differences may be an obstacle when you go on a medical trip abroad. This could possibly hinder communication and the course of the treatment process while abroad.

Apart from that, before deciding to undergo treatment abroad, it would be a good idea for you to study in depth about the destination country and hospital, so that the treatment process runs smoothly and safely and does not cost a lot of money and time.

The following are several important things that need to be done so that your medical trip abroad runs smoothly.

1. Search and collect as complete information as possible

Before deciding to seek treatment abroad, make sure you have information regarding the health facilities and doctors you want to go to. Most health facilities provide quite complete information through official websites, including: hospital facilities, doctor’s qualifications and education to consultation and therapy fees.

Another thing you also need to find out is the practice schedule of the doctor you want to see and testimonials from patients who have had treatment before. If you don’t have more time, you can use the services of a consultant to get complete information about the hospital you are going to seek treatment from.

2. Prepare a Treatment Budget and Administrative Documents

Make sure you prepare a budget for treatment costs when seeking treatment abroad, such as accommodation costs and unexpected costs while abroad.

After calculating your budget, you are also required to prepare travel documents so that your medical experience abroad is more comfortable. Prepare personal documents such as passport, visa (for destination countries that require a visa application), recent medical records and a doctor’s referral letter from Indonesia if any.

3. Invite a companion to accompany you during treatment

When you are sick, of course you need other people to help you with your daily activities. Therefore, it is a good idea for you to invite a companion to accompany you when you are undergoing treatment abroad. Actually, there is no maximum limit on the number of companions you can bring. However, since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, a large number of hospitals have implemented regulations limiting the number of patient companions. You need to confirm information regarding this matter with the destination health facility.

4. Check Health Insurance Services

Another thing that must be prepared is Health Insurance. Some Health Insurance policies from Indonesia can cover medical expenses abroad. You can confirm with the insurance service regarding insurance coverage and claim procedures when seeking treatment abroad to gain an understanding that can support your treatment process.

• Several things that need to be considered before using Health Insurance include:
• Make sure your policy is still active.
• Make sure that the insurance service you have provides access to treatment abroad.
• Choose an overseas hospital that collaborates with your insurance.
• Choose a treatment cost that is in accordance with your coverage limits or insurance benefits.

MiUltimate HealthCare (MiUHC ) is the right solution for you when seeking treatment abroad, because MiUHC’s coverage area extends throughout the world (except the United States) so you can choose the best hospital for treatment. Apart from that, MiUHC provides the benefit of a single bedroom or double bedroom inpatient roomaccording to the plan taken to ensure you get privacy in the service. There is no need to worry about the high cost of care while undergoing treatment abroad because MiUHC provides reimbursement for hospital costs according to the bill ( as charged ) with an annual benefit limit of up to IDR 15 billion. By choosing MiUHC, comfort will be yours.

Going abroad for treatment is one option that can be considered. Moreover, if your medical condition cannot be handled optimally by domestic health facilities and personnel.

However, as time goes by, various domestic health facilities and personnel are increasingly being upgraded . The government is committed to improving the quality of health services in the country. Supporting the government’s commitment, private hospitals in Indonesia are also aggressively providing technological innovation by providing sophisticated health facilities, which means you no longer need to go abroad to have a health check.

Medical services and technology are increasingly sophisticated. Options for treatment are becoming wider. However, don’t let this make you ignore your health. Keep taking care of your and your family’s health. If a risk occurs, MiUHC from Manulife is there to protect you and your family.