No Filipino healthcare need underserved

PhilCare has always believed that the last people to be denied healthcare should be those who need it most. That is why PhilCare was the first HMO in the country to offer affordable prepaid health cards, and that is why yet again PhilCare is setting a new standard of service to Filipinos with its latest prepaid offerings that cater to the healthcare needs of some of the most underserved Filipinos.

“There are two specific segments of our society that are more likely to need healthcare than others, these are the elderly, and those who work at menial jobs. Ironically, these are the two segments of society that have the least access to healthcare coverage.” Lamented PhilCare VP for Sales Christian Cristobal at the recent launch of the HMO’s newest prepaid health card offerings, “We thought that for us to truly say that we offer inclusive healthcare, that we really need to reach out to these underserved Filipinos by providing accessible quality health coverage.”

In line with this, PhilCare now offers VidaCare and ER Health Assist, products that cater specifically to the elderly and those who work at menial jobs for low income.

VidaCare Core offers unlimited medical and dental consultation and diagnostic and laboratory fees for outpatient procedures at selected PhilCare clinics. Vida Care Core is priced at 11,120 Pesos, while Vida Care Premiere that includes a 20,000 hospitalization benefit is 13,270 Pesos.

ER Health Assist now offers the best value for money of any prepaid card available in the country. Combining the features of PhilCare’s very popular ER Vantage and UnliConsult cards, for as low as 1,670 Pesos, ER Health Assist provides a full year of unlimited medical consultation at Philcare MOA and Makati Clinics and dental consultations at any PhilCare accredited network of dentists, and a one-time emergency care benefit.

“The card is designed to cater to lower income individuals, but it is also ideal for middle or upper income families or individuals who want to give perks and benefits to their household help. “ Explained Cristobal, “For many Filipinos and even those who live in the Philippines, kasambahays aren’t just employees, they are extended family, and a lot of Filipino families would give these perks if they could afford to. With ER Health Assist, it is now very possible to give health coverage to kasambahays on top of the mandatory government benefits.”

That isn’t the only reason to give perks to kasambahays. With the rise of the new middle class in the last 20 years, the kasambahay market isn’t what it used That is why those who can afford help are now in a position that is probably unprecedented, like companies trying to lure talent, those who want good help now have to dangle value added perks.

For those whose employers choose not to invest in their healthcare, at 1,670 Pesos, ER Health Assist costs less than a budget smartphone. PhilCare’s latest prepaid card offerings are now available online. For more details, or more information about PhilCare’s products, go to: shop.philcare.com.phe.com.ph

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