Can travelers use medical insurance at Hospital 199 in Da Nang, and are there extra out-of-pocket fees?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Based on a recent traveler report, Hospital 199 in Da Nang accepted a patient under travel insurance and provided crutches, but an extra charge of about USD 30 came up afterward. It’s best to confirm with both your insurer and the hospital reception whether the treatment is fully approved before leaving.
What the community said
Latest update: the traveler could not use insurance the same day without having the policy arranged first, so Hospital 199 in Da Nang was only considered as an option after the insurance could be activated.
17 days ago Hospital 199
In the earlier update, the patient was discharged home after the visit and was given crutches on site. Hospital staff said the case was covered by insurance, although it was still unclear whether the insurer would pay the full amount.
17 days ago crutches under insurance
A later clarification showed that neither the patient nor the hospital had been informed in time about an extra payment: the traveler had to return and pay about USD 30. It was not fully clear whether this was an insurance usage fee or a partial medical charge.
17 days ago USD 30