Vietnam sends one of the largest numbers of visitors to the United States among Southeast Asian countries, with a well-established Vietnamese-American community of nearly 2.2 million people concentrated in California, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State. Parents and grandparents visiting from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Danang have no coverage in the US — Vietnam's social health insurance system stops at the border.
Quick Answer
Vietnamese parents visiting the USA need US visitor medical insurance. Vietnam's social health insurance provides no US coverage. IMG Patriot America Plus and WorldTrips Atlas America are top choices, starting from ~$60/month for healthy visitors in their 50s.
What Visitor Insurance Covers for Vietnamese Parents
- Emergency room visits — accident or sudden illness
- Hospitalization — inpatient and intensive care unit
- Acute onset of pre-existing conditions — sudden flare of known conditions like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease
- Surgery — emergency surgical procedures
- Ambulance — ground and air transport
- Prescriptions — medications from covered conditions
- Medical evacuation — if needed, transport home to Vietnam
- Repatriation of remains — if the insured passes away during visit
Best Plans for Parents from Vietnam — 2026
IMG
Patriot America Plus
The most widely purchased plan for Vietnamese parents visiting the US. Up to $1,000,000 in coverage. PPO network covers California, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State hospitals. Acute onset coverage included.
Max Coverage
Up to $1M
Deductible
$0–$2,500
Pre-Existing
Acute onset
WorldTrips
Atlas America
Up to $2,000,000 in coverage. Flexible deductibles. Popular among Vietnamese-American families in California's Little Saigon communities.
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