Ensuring Your Family is Well-Taken Care of with MediCard
Makati City,
Philippines –September 06, 2022 – The
global health crisis, for sure, has impacted us in various ways, whether
financially, mentally, or physically. And yes, because of these uncertain
times, we realized the significance of health for ourselves and our family.
That is why prioritizing health is now considered a vital investment and not an
option in today’s world.
However, from doctors’
fees, laboratory fees, room rates, medicine, and other outpatient costs, health
care in the Philippines is generally costly for an average Filipino. A
2021 report published by the
Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that in 2020 alone, healthcare
costs for each Filipino were at PhP8,216.42 a month.
For that reason, health
cards are critical, now more than ever, to reduce costs while increasing the
quality of care for you and your family. The good thing is that MediCard, a
leading HMO in the Philippines, offers a wide range of
healthcare plans.
Ensuring
your and your loved ones’ health with MediCard
Starting at PhP10,739 per
year, MediCard offers different Individual and Family plans, which give family
hospitalization (in-patient) services or outpatient care.
Depending on the diagnosis
and the plan, this can also cover X-ray and laboratory examinations and the
expenses of using the operating and recovery room. On top of that, you can
acquire the services of MediCard specialists, such as anesthesiologists,
internists, surgeons, and other doctors.
Meanwhile, members who
seek outpatient care have access to physicians in MediCard free-standing clinics
and in MediCard-accredited clinics or hospitals nationwide. This plan also
covers specialist referrals, regular consultations, and laboratory or
diagnostic examinations prescribed by a MediCard physician, such as treatments
for eyes, ears, nose, and throat, depending on the plan’s available coverage.
Aside from annual physical
examination (APE), complete blood count and Pap smear for women over 40 years
old, the MediCard Individual and Family plans also provide members Preventive
Healthcare Services at any MediCard free-standing clinic.
Other benefits are
counseling on health habits, diets and family planning, routine immunization,
and health management. Members may also avail themselves of dental care
services from any accredited dental clinic, which includes oral prophylaxis,
simple tooth extractions, temporary fillings, and treatment of mouth lesions,
wounds, and burns.
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MediCard free-standing clinics for accessible healthcare
To provide more access to
the healthcare needs of its members, MediCard recently opened two new
free-standing clinics in the country. It includes MediCard Ram Plaza Makati and
MediCard Davao, offering a wide array of healthcare services.
For instance, the newly
opened clinic in Makati provides annual physical examination, clinical
laboratory and drug testing, dental services, executive check-up, major and
minor surgery, pre-employment examination, specialty consultations, and X-ray
and imaging services.
Meanwhile, the Davao
free-standing clinic offers annual physical examination, clinical laboratory
and drug testing, dental services, medical evaluation, pre-employment
examination, consultations, and X-ray and imaging services.
Indeed, health is one of
the most precious assets we could ever have. So, maintaining it is crucial,
especially amid these uncertain times. And if there is one best time to take
care of our body and ensure that our family is always in good shape, it is
NOW.
MediCard is the first and
leading HMO founded and managed by doctors. Over the years, it has provided the
most comprehensive and innovative healthcare programs and fitness activities to
help people achieve healthier lives.
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