Healthcare for expats in Cambodia! What’s it like? Prices? Insurance?

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Do you need health insurance? How much does a visit to the doctor cost? Do you need a script for medications? We explore the different options for healthcare available in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We cover pharmacies, pathology, medical clinics, hospitals, and much more. We also look at options for people who can't get insurance due to age or pre-existing conditions. Come along for a look inside the Angkor Japan Friendship International Hospital! We use SafetyNet insurance: www.safetynet-...
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★ May: $142 - Heartprint
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★ December: $312 - Heartprint, Cambodian Children’s Trust
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★ September: $318 - Heartprint, Reach, Safe Haven
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@alphabong-w3h 10 месяцев назад

There are some highly capable medicos here and some of them cost a pretty penny ; about a third of the cost in Canada. And as for your $8 tetanus shot , you couldn't even shoplift that in Canada at that price. That much-touted Canadian healthcare system has truly gone down the crapper. There are hundreds of thousands of people in British Columbia who don't have a family doctor (or dentist)and for those poor saps , getting something like a tetanus shot would entail running from pillar to post trying to get into one of the vastly overwhelmed public clinics. Your final option would be to wait maybe 6 or 7 hours at emergency. How wonderful to know that here in this 'third world' country I could be in front of a doctor in the next hour. My dentist here has more modern equipment than my guy in BC and I like his attitude better as well. His staff are all uniformed , consummately professional and totally sweet to me. I swear these Cambodian healthcare people are all made of marzipan.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Sweet..... Maybe that's why you are always the dentist 🤔 Yes it seems Cambodia is much better in a few departments than some western countries. I think Covid had a huge toll on doctor's plus the huge amount of money and time it takes to become one is making a shortage.

@bornufree 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Not to mention red tape & constant government interference in the lives of doctors As a medico I would know!😮

@ChhormBorith 10 месяцев назад

Claire, do they accept oversea insurance, like Aetna? Thanks 🙏

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Unsure you would have to contact your insurance company.

@MekongRick 10 месяцев назад

You have answered all my concerns about Siem Reap medical care and made me feel much better about a possible future in SR. I have been there before and have read the expat forums about local care, which was pretty rudimentary -- to be kind. Your report was so much better. I live in Bangkok where hospital care is pretty outstanding. However, Thailand is making it more and more difficult for westerners to stay here -- without being Asian. Wink wink . . . Two thumbs up! Take care you guys!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Another good thing is Cambodia is very close to Bangkok so it's no problem going there if needed.

@paulinefriend9455 2 месяца назад

@@ForRiel Would the Insurance you would have in Cambodia pays for it?

@anthonymcandrew529 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the excellent, very interesting video! Are you going to do one on dental care?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Yes, soon 🥰

@QuinnPrice 3 дня назад

Always helpful insights. Great topic and covered well. Thank you.

@ForRiel 3 дня назад

Glad it was helpful! 🙏🙂🎉

@littlebootsxxiv6871 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for an interesting video. How far ahead did you book your tetanus jab? I think this might be an option on arrival for long stay tourists. Many pharmacies in the UK offer vaccine services. Is that the case in Cambodia? Thanks for the info!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Most boosters or Vaccines you just go in and ask, if they haven't got it they will refer you. All extremely simple 🤩

@frankkluz9787 10 месяцев назад

Great video you two ! Thanks so much for sharing & a look at the services. Curious - 'if' - it might be possible to do a video with a health insurance expert for expats and old people in particular who are retired there ? It's an issue we all must face at some point & really need to know what - if any - options there might be.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Will definitely look into that 👌 😊

@porchheu1137 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, Claire and Jeremiah this is very valuable information for me.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

No problem 😊

@MyLifeThai371 10 месяцев назад

What all documents to you need to bring to Asia to teach English long term?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Police check is about it. Highly recommend doing a TEFL course, a referral link to Destination Tefl is down below.

@SAMINCAMBODIA24 6 месяцев назад

Do I have to do a police check in my home country before arriving in Cambodia? I will be teaching English. Thanks

@MyLifeThai371 10 месяцев назад

I can't believe Jeremy got Typhoid. I'm surprised he is alive. How did the doctor say that he contracted it? I caught e-coli poisoning in the Philippines and was hooked up to iv's in the hospital for two days. The doctor thinks I contracted it from the ice cubes in some iced tea at a restaurant.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

You could have got it anywhere, unfortunately sometimes you get unlucky. Jeremy was very sick and is still recovering, but it did have a few side affects that are maybe long term 😕 . We forgot to have a typhoid booster but we won't make that mistake again.

@Paristan01 10 месяцев назад

It is not that uncommon in SR. I have heard of quite a few expats getting it. So get your booster!

@isaanman5399 10 месяцев назад

The BDMS Group who own the Bangkok Hospitals in Thailand also own Royal Angkor International Hospitals.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

It is definitely at best and most expensive in SR, but if you have good health insurance do it.

@rogerlaser8452 10 месяцев назад

brilliantly done.Be nice if you could do similar in phnom phen , in the fiture.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

I will see if Ryan from Itchy Feet would do one 🤔

@larslars235 10 месяцев назад

That answered a lot of questions for a lot of us. Thanks for another informative and nice video. Take care!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇

@Cohowarren 10 месяцев назад

My friend John H said you might know about health care there. So I looked and it was just posted! But Safetynet won't insure me.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

We know another insurance broker, they are expensive but unfortunately it's that or self insuring. Just message us on Instagram so we can chat.

@STEADY599 10 месяцев назад

Health insurance, hospitals, it all confuses me. This is a good video that explains it doesn't have to be that bad.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Hello 👋 Yes it is confusing but in SE Asia if you have emergency medical insurance, everything else is pretty cheap. So get the basic insurance and then have some money put aside just incase.

@owlscoffeecats 9 месяцев назад

When trying to figure out where to move to. All the fun things are the easy stuff to look up . The non fun things are unfortunately the most important to check into. You made this so clear with all this information! Very appreciative for you explaining all the this information. 😊

@wneighbor2523 10 месяцев назад

Very nice overview For Riel style… just the right info…Thanks for sharing

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇

@BangTaoBeach 10 месяцев назад

Great video. I live walking distance to Neak Hospital. I hope I never need it. At the age of 69 with no pre existing disease, aside from skin cancer treatments, the cost of being a surfer. You are from OZ, I know you are more than aware of different types of skin cancers. I have had all of them even Melanoma. I lived! I had three surgeries at the Phuket Bangkok Hospital. On the third surgery I told the surgeon cut in as deep as you can. He did and he finally got in all out before it reached my lymph nodes.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Yes we are very aware of skin cancer and have them checked regularly. Good news they got it all. 👍

@Hea9lt9hy9 10 месяцев назад

The Royal Hospital or the Japanese Hospital are great options for me. Are they connected to hospitals in Phnom Penh?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Unsure if they are connected but I'm sure they all work together in some way.

@antruok4950 10 месяцев назад

Excellent presentation C & J - an important subject and it seems that SR have competent facilities and I would feel ok using them if needed - Thank you 🙏

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇 Yes nobody has really shown the hospitals in SR before.

@r.y.s.1906 10 месяцев назад

Useful information. Thanks.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

You're welcome 😊

@DiabloValleyPeds 10 месяцев назад

TDaP (tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis) the cost is about $15 in the USA. So $8 dollars = 47 % less = great deal!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Winning! You can get almost most boosters or Vaccines here cheaply.

@trevorscott3574 10 месяцев назад

Was at the Friendship hossy 2 yrs ago, had to get weighed, stupid me forgot to remove my thongs, did I get a verbal hello !!. Also would recommend the Mekong hospital in Wat Bo for anyone with Urological concerns, need appointment, very good Doctor who also works the Provincial circuit, hence the appointment..

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

That's fantastic information, thanks 😊

@Raks914 10 месяцев назад

What a helpful video! Thank you!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

No problem 😊

@bornufree 10 месяцев назад

What types of health insurance policies do you advocate? From Australia? International expat insurance companies? Cambodia based? Excellent video and very critical for older folk Keep up the fine work

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

We are in talks with our local health insurance company, so will make a post about that shortly. Plus we will do a full interview with a broker early next year.

@bornufree 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Greatly appreciated

@josegonzalez4909 10 месяцев назад

great information 👍🏽

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@carldseekingpeace 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the wonderful presentation on health care in Siem Reap. I have spent a fair amount of time researching health care options in Asia, I believe this is the first You Tube video of this nature with reference to Cambodia... so, you are performing a valuable pubic service. I clicked on the link to Safety Wing... apparently they didn't like my age, single status or dollar amount of coverage requested. Separately, I'm working through Pacific Cross with AXA Global HealthCare. The policy provides for repatriation under certain circumstances (in the USA I will remain fully insured but only accessible when physically in the USA) but, in reality in all but the worst cases they ship you to Bangkok and spend down the policy benefit. I don't know what happens when one is spent out - flat broke... I wonder if they just kick you to the curb? Anyway, I'm probably covered for 95% of the risks I perceive with the AXA plan and it is affordable... at least for now. Thanks again for all that you two do!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

That's good news. Insurance is a very tricky thing. If you get the emergency medical insurance covered anything is relatively cheap.

@janeloumaizo2332 10 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot very helpful

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped 😇

@jorgenrh7598 10 месяцев назад

❤❤❤😮🤔🤗🤗🤔😊😉😇

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

💚❤💜🥰😎🤩

@mahoneytravels 10 месяцев назад

Great video guys! much needed for us western expats!!!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! 😀

@WillFaulknerPhotography 10 месяцев назад

Such a good video, thanks guys.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

@Charlie-phlezk 10 месяцев назад

I think this video is especially for a certain age demographic. 😊 Enjoy retirement! ❤️

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

It is also helpful for anyone wanting to live here for a short time also. Knowing you can get general health care is good to know.

@dominiquetheeasyminimalist 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much to you both for all the valuable information! I hope Jeremy recovered well.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! It's taken along time and he has a few on going side affects from it 😪. Always remember to get your booster 😉

@markamaguire 9 месяцев назад

@ForRiel thanks for the timely reminder. Kim and I are both three years past the 3 year booster date for Typhoid. Will sort that soon....

@robertkimmins4004 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for understanding people who cannot get insurance cover, like me. I live in Thailand and medical expenses are rising sharply here. The prices at the Japan Friendship International Hospital are more than competitive and it could be worth my while to visit there for treatment.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Yes, unfortunately health insurance is so expensive or impossible for many people.

@raymondfloyd9046 4 месяца назад

Thanks for your tips. I am following them verbatum. I will be there august 2024

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Wonderful! Good luck with your planning :)

@Charlie-phlezk 10 месяцев назад

Proper video length for three RU-vid ads! Nice job.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks..... more ads more money, more money we can give to charities. We aim for 10mins, where it seems some people are putting out 20 to 30 mins with heaps of fill.

@Charlie-phlezk 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel three cheers for charity! 😇

@harleyfdxc 10 месяцев назад

Be wary of fake drugs.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Very rare here as the real thing is pretty cheap anyway.

@mckayuk 10 месяцев назад

Am actively comparing policies now so great timing

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

We use SafetyNet. I've put a link to their website in the description.

@mckayuk 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Thanks Claire, seeing I will be over 60yrs old when I arrive in Cambodia the SafetyNet Website would suggest I would not qualify " Eligibility up to 60 years old (renewal without age limit)". Siem Riep Expats FB page provided 3 recommendations LUMA Asia Care, April MHC LUMA & AIA and I am currently comparing Plan examples provided. One of the 3 provided an example cost of treating a broken leg at one of the main Siem Riep Hospitals to be around $15000 which seemed high considering a walk in non-insured foreigner to almost any German Hospital could expect to be charged around $3500 which would mean it would be considerably cheaper to fly back to Germany for treatment which doesnt seem right. Would you guys maybe be able to find out what the average charge for a foreigner with no insurance would expect to pay for a walk in to a Siem Riep Hospital to have a Broken leg treated as an example.

@greggwycherley5538 5 месяцев назад

Planning to move to SR with my wife next year. I'm guessing I will be ineligible for health insurance due to pre-existing cancer. But I wonder if there is any insurance policy that covers accident only? I'm not worried about illness so much as I would just return to NZ for treatment. But would like cover for trauma / injury from a vehicle accident, fall etc...thanks so much Claire for your videos, my wife and I visited SR almost 20 years ago ( before kids). We loved Cambodia then, and your videos have given us a lot of confidence about moving there semi-permanently.

@wow888888able 10 месяцев назад

Looking forward for this video

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Thank you🎉

@Charlie-phlezk 10 месяцев назад

Now you can watch it.

@cambodiyeah1 10 месяцев назад

This alleviates a ton of concerns. Thank you.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

No problem 😊

@edwinodus 10 месяцев назад

Can I use my US credit card in supermarkets here?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Yes you can 🤩

@gmm5550 2 месяца назад

if you are really sick you always have Thailand extremely close..Thailand is ranked no 6 in the world in healthcare for all the normal small things i find that cambodian clinics are pretty good and cheap and fast..most times its just cash and no need to show the insurance

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

Yes, I agree Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are both very accessible from here and great options for more serious things. The clinics and Japan hospital are more than adequate for most things. 🙂

@affirmationstoday 10 месяцев назад

Great info again. I just got to stop procrastinating, pick a hotel and get there. Thank you.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

You got this! 😍

@w.m.p-w8989 10 месяцев назад

I injured my knee and scraped my toe at the 2019 water festival in Phnom Penh. I went to Japanese hospital ER and received very good service. I paid $120 and could submit the receipt to my health insurance, Kaiser, in USA.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

They may have seen you had health insurance and bumped the price a little. But still a good price for medical purposes.

@nailistsalon3588 10 месяцев назад

hi... please tell me the cost of getting your blood test?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

There is a list of think you can get, so anything from $5 up.

@carolynshoaf4045 10 месяцев назад

OMG, typhoid sounds very serious. Hope he doesn't have long-term problems.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

It can, as we have found out. Luckily there is a vaccine, that's why it's not that common anymore.

@vernonmiller8852 6 месяцев назад

I have a question to ask I take pain pills because I had back surgery I take a small dose of Vicodin. Do I need to bring my prescription from the US from my doctor in order to get my pain pills for my back?

@chrisc5275 10 месяцев назад

Excellent video guys! Really useful.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@tammyjohnson4382 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for yet another great & informative video. I'll be moving to Siem Reap from Bali sometime this month (as soon as the new passport arrives) with my teenage daughter and all of your videos have been a great help. Can't wait to get there!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Very nice. Hope you enjoy SR 😍

@newgabe09 10 месяцев назад

For what it's worth, when I was staying in Battambang most of this year, the clinic that was recommended was Handa. I went to them for a nasty skin condition and was seen promptly by an English speaking doctor and was able to get the medicines onsite. Later a pharmacist recommended a similar cream that also worked well.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Cambodia has enough medical assistance for general medical purposes and they are improving every day 😉

@tieniekleinhans9465 10 месяцев назад

Whoa now i very very glad that i am a qualfied RN and nursing educator, definitly going to help a lot when iam eventually there! Thanx for all the info😂

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

That's fantastic 😀. Most definitely contact a local NGO they would love to have you ❤

@garysumnall722 10 месяцев назад

Brilliant vid, I love this stuff, great detail with no bull, covers off every level of illness, perfect. When I see some rubbish on you tube with loud music, creators trying to be Spielberg and the worst of all is when the vlog is all about the creator and not the subject it really gets to me so I switch off, that never happens with these guys and to top it all they give the money to charity. Great content, great creators, excellent subjects covered and money to great causes. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏 We try and make content that we would have liked to know before moving here. If we can help Cambodia 🇰🇭 at the same time it's a WIN WIN in our books.

@simonbaillieu7976 10 месяцев назад

really valuable report , thanks C and J

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

@grahamthompson2594 10 месяцев назад

Wow, nice hospital. I've had a blood test which my local family clinic GP sent to Phnom Penh, cost about $130. Just had a hernia operation at a local polyclinic. Cost $1000. On the mend. Keep well

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

The place we get our blood work done has a list and you just tick what you want done. Hope you have a quick recovery 🙏 💓

@LeonardDieckmann 10 месяцев назад

Very informative thanks for sharing

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇

@Paristan01 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Claire and Jeremy. And a good reminder about tetanus shots! I haven’t had one for years.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

And don't forget the typhoid as it only lasts 3 years, it's something you do not want.

@biggles494 10 месяцев назад

Thanks again great info. 😊😊😊😊😊

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! 😇

@SteppeNomad585 10 месяцев назад

Great useful information!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇

@ConfessionsUndertheSun 14 дней назад

For Riel, I saw you being tested with your blood pressure and height or weight was that before your vaccination. Are those tests required? Here in the Philippines, vaccination used to be fast and direct without those check-ups before the start of the COVID pandemic but after that, I find it weird now that they require patients to have some tests even just for simple vaccines such as those for tetanus or typhoid.

@ForRiel 14 дней назад

Depends where you go. I had a typhoid vaccination and it was done in a minute, no additional tests required. For the record, they didn't charge for any of the additional tests, just the vax itself.

@jo-anna5355 10 месяцев назад

thank you so much for the information!!

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome! 😇

@jo-anna5355 10 месяцев назад

question for you: after seeing your health video. Is there any recomended vaccines one should get before moving to Cambodia? If too controversial, where could one look for info? @@ForRiel

@les8518 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. i have been waiting for someone to make this video It is long overdue. Thanks to an Aussie from a Kiwi in Surin. All the very best to you both.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it helped! 😇

@les8518 9 месяцев назад

@@ForRielBecause I am not far Siem Reap. I get questions from time about health in Siem Reap. Your video now gives a little knowledge. Which I can pass on.

@JamesRussel-o7e 10 месяцев назад

Question for you. Have you heard if the rabies vaccine for humans is available at Angkor Japan Friendship Hospital or anywhere in Siem Reap? The cost for the vaccine in the US is outrageous. We do animal welfare volunteering and I'd love to have the vaccine.

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Yes it is readily available here, I think it's around $20 per shot. I think it's 1 + another 4 if you get bitten but not sure.

@JamesRussel-o7e 9 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Correct. 4 doses if bitten. 2 doses for pre-exposure prophylaxis - recommended if doing high risk things like animal welfare volunteering. At least that's the recommendation in the USA. A single dose of rabies vaccine in the USA is nearly $400. Just crazy. Do you know if I would need to go to a clinic like you did for your tetanus vaccine? Or do pharmacies sell the vaccine? We are both Registered Nurses and my wife could give me the stab! LOL

@vinozarazzi5633 9 месяцев назад

Who is the lurker?

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Jeremy.... He is more of a looker 🤣

@garamondthree Месяц назад

Thank you so much for this excellent and informative video. All your videos are great and very much appreciated. My wife and I plan to visit Cambodia later this year.

@ForRiel Месяц назад

That's wonderful, thanks for watching.

@sandgroper6 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this post. I am being approved for DSP back here, so I have outstanding medical conditions. It might be great if you can interview people who self fund and how they manage. I probably will have to do the same

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

We have a few friends who do this so we could do that early next year.

@sandgroper6 10 месяцев назад

Great, I will have another go at coming in February- March. I will look forward to it.

@stevenjb.9275 10 месяцев назад

Overseas Health Insurance is a box of the unknown. I was watching another YT channel talking about world wide coverage health insurance carriers. The broker mentioned that U.K. based companies are better due to the strict underwriting impossed by the U.K. regulators. Especially in relation to pre-existing conditions. And be wary of Pre-Authorization vs. Pre-Certification clauses (Pre-Auth preferred). The broker mentioned that the most pushed carrier plans are the least protective of the consumer, but they make the carrier money.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Our health insurance is backed by Forte insurance. It's pretty basic but has the important stuff we need just incase. We will do a medical insurance video soon.

@Driver2724 7 месяцев назад

You didn't mention how much cost to buy private insurance full coverage

@ForRiel 7 месяцев назад

Private insurance varies a lot between different people if you are looking for a good local insurance policy just PM us on Instagram.

@wolfgangweiss3022 2 месяца назад

Great information, normal health issues can be dealt in a lot of places here. When it comes to bone fractures you better be with Royal Angkor, however you need to have health insurance coverage, pretty expensive. You get a professional service which is easily on European level.

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

Yes, I have heard a lot of great things about that hospital. It's great to have it there in case of emergency. Thank you for watching ☺️

@kborom1 10 месяцев назад

Great info👍

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! 😇

@sctt2525 10 месяцев назад

Wow, such timing. I am a long time subscriber, as I had intentions to move to Kampot when I took retirement. I had visited Cambodia, and Kampot in particular, many times in the years past. I left after only two months as I had been sick nearly the whole time and got a first hand look at the quality of healthcare and the cleanliness of the facilities there. After two visits to clinics and two to a hospital, I felt I was worse off than when I started. One "Dr" made four different diagnosis complete with treatment plans in less than ten minutes, changing her mind and actually telling me "No, that might make it worse". I finally made plans to fly back to the US while still sick to seek help from competent doctors. My travel insurance and BCBS health insurance were both rejected by all of them, and I was told to pay them and then seek reimbursement. Folks should be very informed as to what they are getting in to if they have ongoing health issues before moving to Cambodia. From your video, it seems that Siem Reap may have it together a bit more than other places. Cheers

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Siem Reap is far bigger than Kampot, plus it has more Tourists and expats living here. It's good enough to help with almost anything or at least patch you up and fly you out. You could also get a video Doctor's call as well.

@dovygoodguy1296 6 месяцев назад

What is the emergency ambulance system or 911 like in Siem Reap?? And typical surgical procedures not coveted by insurance?

@ForRiel 6 месяцев назад

Ambulances are privately owned and run by the hospitals and clinics. Insurance coverage depends on your level of insurance, so I can't answer that.

@stewartbeckman7909 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Claire! Hope your husband gets well soon. I was thinking about moving there but I'm 71 and getting ins. at a reasonable rate seems impossible. Health insurance here in Cuenca Ecuador is much more reasonable through Humana.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

After 70 people usually self insure here, and have a yearly major check up as well.

@SteveSmith-zz4ih 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Clare for the Valuable info, Just a Heads up on Meds, find the Active ingredients (chemical compounds) and mention that to the Pharmacist, including any other names the said A/I may have. It makes life a lot easier if you have a basic knowledge on how "The System" works, Plus due diligence is required when researching Meds ie side effects especially when 2 or more Meds are used, i'm sure we have all heard of bad reactions due to drug combinations.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

That's kinda what I meant by it's generic name, active ingredient sounds better. Definitely always do your research before mixing medication 💊

@markamaguire 9 месяцев назад

I vote for 'generic'.

@williamfeeney9581 6 месяцев назад

Good info. Many don't think about these kind of things while traveling or relocating.

@ForRiel 6 месяцев назад

Yes, the longer you stay, the higher the likelihood you'll need these things.

@davidmichelledrumm2831 5 месяцев назад

So what is the cost for services at the best hospital? Thankyou for your videos! We are 4 years out from retirement but we are planning to be slow travelers and Cambodia is on our list. Also interested in yearly check ups and looking for good dental

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

The Japanese Friendship Hospital has a good checkup starting from $80 and we recommend Master Dental in Siem Reap.

@mikhailbulgakov1472 2 месяца назад

Are there any good dentists in Siem Reap?

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

Plenty. There's one called Master Dental that a lot of people use.

@michaelmckibbin3324 3 месяца назад

Very good video very informative

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Thanks very much! Glad it was useful.

@leonfrench5872 7 месяцев назад

hey guys , been here for a year and a half just wondering if you know anyplace in Siem Reap to get an RSV Vaccine?

@ForRiel 7 месяцев назад

I don't know, but if anyone has it, I'd say it would be Angkor International Hospital. Worth a visit there to check.

@sunnyshome-zb4np 8 месяцев назад

Can recommend a good local health insurance ?

@ForRiel 8 месяцев назад

We use Safety Net. Never claimed on it but it was recommended to us by someone who had a bad moto accident and his claim was dealt with very well.

@Kikiyayazengardens 10 месяцев назад

I saw your vid on insurance earlier this year. I took your advice and am now insured through Safety net. 58 year old female, 482 USD per year. Good deal huh?

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic, yes. We are talking to them about a For Riel deal, that sounds good. Will post that when we finalise the details.

@janeloumaizo2332 10 месяцев назад

Please all dont skip adds

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

Unfortunately ads are annoying but they pay the bills.... 🥲

@richardosborne9851 4 месяца назад

Great video thanks for the info. 😁

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@eranbenavraham 10 месяцев назад

I just had several blood test, kidney function, electrolytes, liver function, full blood, thyroid, count, urinalysis, cholesterol and a few more. Also consultation and medicine...I paid $33.2USD. Polyclinic in Taphul. Dr spoke good English and wait time was very fast.

@ForRiel 10 месяцев назад

A lot of people don't understand that you can actually get that done here. Hope everything went well 🙏

@eranbenavraham 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel All is okay. Just in Hypothyroidism, I had thyroid cancer several years ago. Had a total thyroidectomy. I haven't been getting enough thyroxine. I'm was always tired and now doubled in weight.

@eranbenavraham 10 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel I would say the healthcare is in Siem Reap is somewhat better than in Australia. In Sydney, you're just a number.

@jamesbuckingham8073 4 месяца назад

could you cover dental care cost?

@ForRiel 4 месяца назад

Jeremy has one in the works.

@ChhunLim-op2yq 3 месяца назад

Does this hospital 🏥 accept Medicaid insurance from the United States?

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

It doesn't cover anyone outside of America.

@ChhunLim-op2yq 3 месяца назад

@@ForRiel thank you so much for answering my question.

@danielvanstichel6077 5 месяцев назад

The Royal Hospital is NOT recommended. VERY expensive, old material (even their X-Ray machine is from another century. I stayed there for a week. It cost around 7,000 USD. Fortunately, I had an international insurance and paid zero.

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

I'm unsure why your insurance didn't pay, that's what you pay them for 🥺 We recommend The Japanese Friendship Hospital but it all depends on where you are and how serious your medical emergency is.

@danielvanstichel6077 5 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel I stayed there for a week. It cost around 7,000 USD. Fortunately, I had an international insurance and paid zero.

@peterrawai4062 9 месяцев назад

Could you recommend an affordable dentist in SiemReap? Thank you. A friend needs a tooth pulled

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Jeremy has been to Master Dental and said they were good. A lot of expats here use them, but check the reviews on Google Maps.

@peterrawai4062 9 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel thank you very much. I will pass the word onto my friend.

@davidcoulthurst6534 9 месяцев назад

Hi I am just coureous if I can buy a very good high end cappacino machine for home use in Siem Reap and is there fresh cows milk available just like you find in Woolies and coles here in Australia?

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Yes, absolutely on both counts.

@davidcoulthurst6534 9 месяцев назад

are the high end fully automatic cappuccino machines expensive like they are in Australia or are they good prices?@@ForRiel

@shreeraaman1667 4 месяца назад

@@ForRielWould it be possible to find local butcheries in Siem Reap that sell 🍖 beef? Thanks in advance.

@davidcoulthurst6534 10 месяцев назад

Hi I am just wondering if you have Australian medical insurance and how much per month it costs and what is covered as I am struggling to find and understand getting medical insurance.....I am 53 turning 54 on March 2024 and the onlt pre existing medical I have is Diabetes type 2 and a slightly high blood pressure which is not a big problem I believe!

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

We have policies with Safetynet. It costs 5-600 a year depending on the level of excess you choose and the level of cover. Their website is good and they are responsive by email.

@davidcoulthurst6534 9 месяцев назад

I have diabetes type 2 and I don't nelieve that they will cover me@@ForRiel

@dfmcarstereo 9 месяцев назад

What does Cambodia have for eyecare? I need prescription glasses I have transitions. Is it possible to get a good set of transitions made In Phnom Penh.

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Yes they have everything, but we recommend Kuala Lumpur for all your optical needs. Plus it's a fun place to visit.

@dfmcarstereo 9 месяцев назад

Thank you

@marhar39 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, Claire - very helpful video. Very reassuring to see the options to have oneself assessed regularly even with stable chronic conditions... here's hoping I make it their one of these years.

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! For minor day-to-day things, the care here is absolutely adequate. We have insurance incase of the big stuff, and hopefully it would be enough if ever needed.

@weekendmillionare 10 месяцев назад

Thanks guys for another informative/reassuring video on Siem Reap and by extension Cambodia. I was hoping you would mention specific insurers or brokers for health cover and I watched the video again in case I had missed it.

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

It's hard because many insurers won't take people over 60. If you are under that, have a look at Safetynet. If you are older, might need to use a broker.

@weekendmillionare 9 месяцев назад

@@ForRiel Thank you.

@mikhailbulgakov1472 2 месяца назад

Great video! Very informative. The annual checkup is a very good and affordable idea. Do they take Visa and Mastercard in the hospitals and medical clinics?

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

I'm not sure if they take Visa or MC, but you can transfer from ABA once you open an account here.

@mikhailbulgakov1472 2 месяца назад

@@ForRiel How did you pay the hospital?

@ForRiel 2 месяца назад

Debit card, unsure if you can use a credit card 💳

@mikhailbulgakov1472 2 месяца назад

@@ForRiel can you use a debit card from your home country? Can you use Visa or Mastercard to pay for hotel?

@johnlannh7295 Месяц назад

My wife knows an army doctor who did the stool exam for our son for only $5. It will cost about $5 more if we need some medicine.

@johnlannh7295 Месяц назад

Hope we can be friend. You and your husband can come visit my wife and I and our son. I speak American English but I can understand your English.

@ForRiel Месяц назад

That's good you can get healthcare services 😘😁

@johnlannh7295 Месяц назад

@@ForRiel a RU-vidr channel "Cambo Vlogs", his wife gave birth to a child in Cambodia; it cost him about $50. Have you seen any of his videos?

@ForRiel Месяц назад

@johnlannh7295 we don't watch him anymore as he made some rude comments about the RU-vidrs in Cambodia.

@johnlannh7295 Месяц назад

@@ForRiel I have never seen his bad hair days. Fishing is always fun for me. My brother said "fishing is fun until you do it for a living".

@spotvideo4413 3 месяца назад

Another great video Claire. Wonder if you could venture a little further into retiring in Cambodia and do a video into the often avoided subject of what expat retirees are do in Cambodia when they reach late 70's & 80's++? Are there retiree villages/care centers or other ...or are they expected to return home? Anyone in that situation to interview? No one covers the inevitable last quarter but it will happen regardless. Cheers, John

@ForRiel 3 месяца назад

Possibly! There are several different projects being built at the moment aimed at retired expats.

@davidcoulthurst6534 9 месяцев назад

Hi again and a happy belated Christmas to you guys.......Does Siem Reap Cambodia have turkeys for sale please?

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

They do have turkey at some of the hotels over Christmas but not a common thing to see.

@andrewsmith19681 9 месяцев назад

Great vid, awesome information. Thanks Guys!😊

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

No problem 😊

@krisliebsch1375 9 месяцев назад

Great info Claire. Thank you. I would love to see the same type of video about chiropractors, eye doctors, physiotherapists and dentists in SR

@ForRiel 9 месяцев назад

You got it! 🥰

@elementkx 7 месяцев назад

My khmer parents gave me either tetracyline or tiger balm for ALL my ailments. I assumed thats all they stock at the pharmacies, lol.

@ForRiel 7 месяцев назад

If you want it you can get it 😉

@ethanmandel2413 5 месяцев назад

There is a dearth of information for what the best hospitals / clinics are from real people living in a city. Thank you!

@ForRiel 5 месяцев назад

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching.

@ethicpereira139 8 месяцев назад

Claire thank you again for the health care coverage. You are a wonderful resource for a multitude of things. I just hope I can count on the Aussies for guidance and support . I work in the medical field myself. I am a surgical first assist. I could do minor surgical procedures myself, not that I would want to do it on anybody. I like to follow the law, ands not get myself in trouble.the more I watch your videos the more secure and comfortable I feel. Than you so very much. I really it very much Claire. Please take care of yourselves , I need the Aussies when I get there.

@ForRiel 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Living here really is very easy, and there's usually a way to get things done if you look carefully. 😁