{"id":30525,"date":"2026-07-13T21:41:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=30525"},"modified":"2026-07-13T21:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:41:48","slug":"cigna-health-insurance-vietnam-expats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/cigna-health-insurance-vietnam-expats.html","title":{"rendered":"Cigna Health Insurance in Vietnam: A Guide for Expats (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna offers expats in Vietnam their Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans for top-tier international health insurance coverage. Annual maximums range from USD $1,000,000 to unlimited, with benefits including extensive inpatient and outpatient coverage as well as evacuation and repatriation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you an expat looking for the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/asia\/vietnam-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health insurance coverage for Vietnam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Are you looking for a simple breakdown of plans and prices from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-tier providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like Cigna?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will go over the benefits <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/insurer-cigna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers to expats in Vietnam. We\u2019ll outline inpatient, outpatient, and evacuation benefits; explain direct billing options; detail Cigna\u2019s strengths and weaknesses; and more. Read on to see if Cigna is the right provider for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Plans for Expats in Vietnam in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district.webp\" alt=\"Image of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum In Hanoi\u2019s Historic BA Dinh District with text overlay of &quot;Cigna Plans for Expats in Vietnam in 2026&quot;\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ho-chi-minh-mausoleum-in-hanois-historic-ba-dinh-district-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna has <\/span><b>three international health insurance plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expats in Vietnam\u2014the Silver, Gold, Platinum plans. Alternatively, the Close Care plan includes coverage only in Vietnam and the expat\u2019s country of nationality. Silver, Gold, and Platinum are more extensive but come with higher premiums.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual maximum for each plan is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Silver: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $1,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gold: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD $2,000,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platinum: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unlimited<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Close Care:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USD $500,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Inpatient Coverage in Vietnam<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna\u2019s plans are highly praised for their inpatient coverage, with all three international plans covering inpatient and daypatient treatment in full for a private room. Even the Close Care plan covers all expenses but with a semi-private room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having inpatient coverage from Cigna opens the door for expats in Vietnam to access high-quality medical care without the hassle of waiting for availability at public institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public healthcare in Vietnam is known for having long wait times and no translation services, but Cigna\u2019s plans allow expats to quickly get the care they need, even at top institutions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinmec.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinmec International Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the table below, we\u2019ve detailed some of Cigna\u2019s standard benefits across all of their plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><b>Cigna Health Insurance Plans: Standard Medical Benefits (USD)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Coverage Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silver<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gold<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Platinum<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Close Care<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Limit Amount<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,000,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverage Area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country of residence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inpatient and Daypatient Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full for a private room<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full for a private room<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full for a private room<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full for a semi-private room<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Accommodation for Parent or Guardian<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pandemics, Epidemics, and Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accident and ER Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transplant Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Medical Imaging<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulance Services<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full (road only)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out-of-Area Emergency Hospitalization<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$100,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$40,000 (for temporary trips out of the country)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-24' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_5.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 5\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Outpatient Coverage in Vietnam<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna\u2019s outpatient benefits are available through the Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans. These benefits allow expats in Vietnam to seek medical care when hospital admittance isn\u2019t necessary, whether they need a general practitioner consultation, maternity care, or even a prescription medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna covers the costs for many outpatient rehabilitation services, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient physiotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient occupational therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteopathy and chiropractic treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown of some of the outpatient benefits available through Cigna:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Cigna Health Insurance Plans: Outpatient Coverage Benefits (USD)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Coverage Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silver<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gold<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Platinum<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Limit Amount<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consultations with Specialists and Medical Practitioners<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribed Drugs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathology, Radiology, and Diagnostic Tests<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient Rehabilitation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$5,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prenatal and Postnatal Care<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$7,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infertility Investigation and Treatment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not covered<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$10,000 per lifetime<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable Medical Equipment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult Vaccinations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child and Adolescent Wellbeing and Health<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing Aids<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-23' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_4.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Evacuation Coverage in Vietnam<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats in Vietnam can select extra evacuation coverage for their Silver, Gold, or Platinum Cigna plans. This benefit includes coverage for emergency transportation, repatriation to your home country, costs for compassionate visits, and global crisis services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical evacuation is especially important for expats in Vietnam because access to sufficient medical treatment is not available in all areas of the country. If an expat requires transportation to more comprehensive facilities in Bangkok or Singapore, evacuation flights can cost USD $20,000 or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a detailed breakdown of the evacuation benefits available through Cigna for each plan:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Cigna Health Insurance Plans: Evacuation Coverage Benefits (USD)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Coverage Benefits<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Silver<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gold<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Platinum<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit maximum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crisis Assistance Plus Program (through FocusPoint International)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to a maximum of two physical incidents per beneficiary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to a maximum of two physical incidents per beneficiary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to a maximum of two physical incidents per beneficiary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Evacuation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Repatriation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repatriation of Mortal Remains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid in full<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compassionate Visit Travel Costs (up to a maximum of five trips per lifetime)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna Direct Billing in Vietnam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of Cigna\u2019s biggest benefits is that they offer direct billing (cashless treatment) in Vietnam for both inpatient and outpatient services. This means Cigna will pay the hospital or clinic directly so you do not have to pay the bill upfront and then seek reimbursement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna\u2019s Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans all offer direct billing at top Vietnamese hospitals, including Vinmec International Hospital, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fvhospital.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FV Hospital HCMC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnammedicalpractice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Medical Practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> locations, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hfh.com.vn\/en\/home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi French Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-22' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_3.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengths and Weaknesses of Cigna for Expats in Vietnam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna is best for expats in Vietnam who want comprehensive global coverage with the added ease of direct USD billing and international services like English-speaking providers. Those looking for more budget-friendly options may prefer a regional insurer or public healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-vietnam-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is preferred by most expats because it offers comprehensive, bespoke plans that are portable across borders. In Vietnam, they grant expats the luxury of choosing from excellent facilities with services that cater to their unique needs of living abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International health insurance comes with a higher price tag than local plans that cannot offer extensive worldwide coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Pacific Prime\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/cost-of-health-insurance-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of International Health Insurance Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, individuals in Vietnam paid an average of <\/span><b>USD $4,547<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2024 for international health insurance, while families paid an average of <\/span><b>USD $12,505.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This comes from Pacific Prime\u2019s proprietary data collected from real customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats who work in Vietnam and hold a temporary residence card are required to contribute to Vietnam\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonwealthfund.org\/international-health-policy-center\/countries\/vietnam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Health Insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SHI) program, which in turn <\/span><b>allows them to use public health facilities at a discounted rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These services come with exclusions but do offer coverage for treatments including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitalization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outpatient care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth defects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because public healthcare is the backbone of Vietnam\u2019s healthcare system, it is often strained with overrun facilities. But for those who qualify for public care who do not need extensive care or the luxuries of worldwide coverage, public healthcare and regional options may be a better fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-21' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Asia_2.jpg\" alt=\"blog banner asia 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best health insurance for expats living abroad?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna is known as one of the best international health insurance providers because of their excellent breadth of coverage and extensive medical network. Other top providers include NOW Health International, Bupa, GeoBlue, and Allianz, though the best plan depends on your budget and desired coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can foreigners get health insurance in Vietnam?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expats can get international health insurance for Vietnam before ever entering the country. For many visas, verification of health insurance is required to enter the country. Expats who want to get public health insurance must first work in Vietnam to qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does Cigna provide direct billing in Vietnam?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna offers direct billing at many of Vietnam\u2019s top medical locations, including Vinmec International Hospital, FV Hospital HCMC, and Hanoi French Hospital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-72' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-72-new.css?v1.47' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-72-link CompareNowbutton\">\n        <div class=\"inserter-72-new\">\n            <h3>Start by Comparing <br>Insurance Plans Online<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/desktop.png\" alt=\" \">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n                <p>Browse and Compare 50,000+ <br>International Health Plans<\/p>\n                <button>Compare NOW<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cigna offers expats reliable comprehensive care in Vietnam, making it easy to get care and bypass the wait times and other downfalls of the country\u2019s public system. The Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans all offer worldwide coverage while the Close Care plan offers a more budget-friendly alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still deciding, check out our article on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-vietnam-insurance-companies-expats.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top 10 insurance companies in Vietnam for expats in 2026<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are ready to compare quotes, <\/span><b>use our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/health.pacificprime.com\/ALP\/general\/R\/pg1?mtch=p&amp;kwds=pacific%20prime%20international&amp;cmid=13071692362&amp;dgid=127509589412&amp;kwid=kwd-2469225486147&amp;dvce=c&amp;crtv=549937214290&amp;adps=&amp;netw=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=13071692362&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD88GYpnsuOoHRH_PkSIK6rveuiwH&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWzhBeDkzLjUYRl131pfgosVV0f1QaUwnWhNFgXA5po3bja0QrTBb70UaAk2WEALw_wcB\"><b>free, no-obligation quote tool<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><b>talk to one of our professional brokers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can help you get the best deal on a Cigna plan, compare other top providers like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/now-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOW Health International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/insurers-and-partners\/bupa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cigna offers expats in Vietnam their Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans for top-tier international health insurance coverage. Annual maximums range from USD $1,000,000 to unlimited, with benefits including extensive inpatient and outpatient coverage as well as evacuation and repatriation. Are you an expat looking for the best health insurance coverage for Vietnam? 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