Health is wealth, yet many Filipinos are unprepared for healthcare and medical expenses.
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41% of medical costs in the Philippines come out-of-pocket.
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82% of Filipinos worry about rising healthcare expenses, impacting their confidence in achieving life goals.
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Younger Filipinos, aged 18-29 are also at risk -- experiencing illness more frequently than any other age group.
According to Manulife studies
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Health insurance plan, also known as medical insurance, health plan, health coverage plan or health care insurance, is a financial product that covers portions of individuals or families’ eligible medical expense and healthcare cost in exchange of premium payment.
Specific coverage of a health plan can vary depending on the policy and the insurance company. Typically, health insurance plans in the Philippines cover for a wide range of healthcare services and medical expenses. This may include hospitalization, outpatient care and coverage of critical illnesses and serious health conditions.
Additionally, some health plans in the Philippines may offer life coverage for better-rounded protection.
There are several main types of health insurance plans available in the Philippines:
- Private health insurance: Provided by private insurance companies. Typically offers customizable premium and benefits options to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for individuals and families.
- HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans: Offered by employers as benefits for their employees. Members can get access to a network of accredited health care providers in exchange for a fixed periodic fee.
- Critical illness insurance: Beneficiary will receive lump-sum benefits if the policyholder is diagnosed with a covered critical illness or serious medical condition.
- Hospitalization insurance: Specifically provides coverage for expenses incurred during a hospital stay or inpatient medical treatment.
- Public health insurance: Also known as PhilHealth program, this is a mandatory national health insurance program scheme that provides basic health care coverage for Filipino citizens.
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