PATTAYA, Thailand – Lalida Periswiwatthana, deputy government spokesperson, said the government is expanding healthcare benefits for private school teachers by introducing a real-time medical reimbursement system through the Private School Teachers Welfare Fund.
Starting May 1, members of the fund will be able to receive treatment at participating hospitals without paying upfront costs. The new system will use the real-time Clearing House platform operated by the National Health Security Office, allowing hospitals, the welfare fund, and the NHSO to exchange information directly.
The system is designed to reduce paperwork, speed up treatment access, and ease the financial burden on teachers and education staff.
As of April 18, a total of 109 hospitals in 47 provinces had joined the program, with more facilities expected to be added.
Eligible beneficiaries include school directors, teachers, and educational personnel covered under the Private School Act B.E. 2550 who are members of the fund.
Members will be entitled to combined outpatient and inpatient medical coverage of up to 150,000 baht per person per year.
Teachers are advised to check their remaining benefit balance and participating hospitals before seeking treatment.
