The Maxicare Application procedure is easy

The Maxicare Application procedure is easy.

Step 1: Fill up the Maxicare application form. . You may fill up the Maxicare application from your computer when you open the file. After filling it up, kindly print the form and sign it.

HOW TO SUBMIT THE FORM:

Option 1: (Via Email) You may scan the document and email it back to me.

Option 2: (Via Fax) You may also fax it to us at (02) 751-5164 route code 1017

Kindly attention the document to:

Attn: Mark Gastardo

Option 3: (Via Courier)

Address:

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation

c/o Stephen Aspiras

20F Medical Plaza Building Amorsolo cor Dela Rosa Sts. Makati City

NOTE: PLEASE INFORM ME FIRST BEFORE SENDING THE FORM SO I CAN PRE-SCREEN YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH PHONE

Note:

1. TIN is always required except for children, students and other similar cases
2. Height, Weight and Blood Pressure are mandatory information. Normal Blood Pressure is 120/80
3. On the declaration of existing illnesses, if you are unsure of the exact details and cannot provide specific details and documents if necessary, just mark “No”. Any declaration (YES) might require you to submit additional medical requirements to verify your history.

Step 3: After 1 week, you will hear from the results of the evaluation through telephone/email/SMS

Step 4: On that same week, you will receive a hardcopy of the Maxicare Billing Statement at the billing address you indicated in the Maxicare application form billing address field.

Step 5: Pay your Maxicare Billing Statement. To view our payment centers go to http://tinyurl.com/maxicarepaymentcenters

Step 6: After 1 week, you will receive your Maxicare ID in the billing address you indicated in the Maxicare application form billing address field. Your Maxicare ID will now be ready for use.

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Application procedure, you may call Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com

6 month probationary period dilemma

This came from Megan….

I'm about to resign in my current employer and about to hop on my next company to work for come next month. My problem is, they don't provide HMO plan until you get regularized, which I think after 6 months.
That is the standard practice in most companies. They offer you the HMO benefit as an incentive or added bonus when you get regularized. For some companies, they do not even offer a salary increase and only offer the newly regularized employee some incentives like the HMO, rice allowances etc. You cannot do anything about this. You can perhaps negotiate this with your employer especially if you are on the managerial level and ask them if they can give you the HMO benefit on your first day. The HMO cannot do anything about this since this is a prerogative of the company. The HMO is just a supplier.

I'm now contemplating as to whether temporarily avail an HMO plan for myself and my parents (51 and 57 years old, who can be my dependents) or not. But, I know that you really can never tell that during my probationary period, which would run for 6 months long to be regularized, I or should I say we, would encounter sickness.
That’s true. No one can tell. So it’s better that you are prepared and cautious. Would you know if your company covers dependents? This is not automatic. Having dependents is not automatic once you have an HMO card. The company pays the HMO company the total headcount including the dependents. Again, the HMO is just a supplier and executes what your company has designed for its healthcare program. If they allow dependents, do they allow single employees to have dependents? Double check. They just might be allowing married employees only. If yes, how many dependents are they allowing.

My questions are:

1.) How would I pay for such plan? Is it gonna be over-the-counter thing?
I am not sure about the practice for other HMOs but for Maxicare, you can pay your dues at any branch of BDO (in cash) or at the head office either cash or credit card.

2.) I browsed some *top HMO providers websites, but cannot seem to grasp everything. How much ba talaga ito every month? Or every year ang payment?
I am not sure if other HMOs have a monthly mode of payment. For Maxicare, it’s at least quaterly. The rates are based according to the choice of plan, age bracket and mode of payment. Check out http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com for more info

4.) Like how much is the range kung monthly? or kung yearly? Halos pare-pareho lang naman ata sila, give me a sample range pls. (pero sana monthly)
The rates are based according to the choice of plan, age bracket and mode of payment. Check out http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com for more info

3.) What's the most affordable HMO provider to apply for, yet ok ang coverage?
I am not sure about the rates for other HMOs. Check out http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com for rates for individual and family plans.

4.) After 6 months, I’ll then be entitled for an HMO corporate account under my company, would I be able to terminate my HMO individual account then?
For Maxicare yes you can if you choose the semi annual or quarterly mode of payment. Just don’t pay your bill and your coverage is automatically terminated.

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Quarterly and Semi Annual rates especially for those in the probationary period, you may call Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com Yahoo Messenger: slime_ateneo or leave a comment here

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Is your purse ready when you get sick?
Secure yourself with MAXICARE
For Individual, Family & Corporate
Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275
Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com
YM: slime_ateneo
http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com/

Download the MAXICARE Individual and Family Program

Embedded in this page is the MAXICARE Healthcare Program for the Individual, Family accounts. You can download the presentation by clicking on the download button located at the upper left corner of the presentation.

There are basically 4 plan types: Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold and Silver.

Each plan differs from the room and board accommodation, Maximum Benefit Limit and Annual Check Up Package. Payment Mode can be Annual, Semi Annual or Quarterly.

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Individual and Family Program, you may call Tel (02) 4964690 Mobile 0922 604 7864 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com Yahoo Messenger: slime_ateneo or leave a comment here

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Is your purse ready when you get sick?

Secure yourself with MAXICARE

For Individual, Family & Corporate

Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275

Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com

YM: slime_ateneo

http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com/

The MAXICARE Billing Statement

You will receive a hardcopy of the Maxicare billing statement through your declared billing address which is sent to you approximately 15days to 1 month before your due date. The Maxicare bill is due 15 days from the statement date. Failure to pay means cancellation of membership for New Maxicare Members. A penalty fee of P500 will be charged for existing Maxicare members. The advantage of going through a Maxicare agent like me is that you will have someone that will remind you of your Maxicare due dates.

The Maxicare bill can be paid at any branch of Banco De Oro. It’s a good thing that in some malls, they have BDO that are open on weekends. When your Maxicare due date falls on a weekend, the Maxicare due date is moved automatically on the earlier working day which is usually a Friday. Once you visit the BDO branch use their Bills Payment Form and fill up the following details:

Account Name: Your Name eg. Juan dela Cruz

Account Number: This is the reference number located at the upper right portion of your billing statement eg. ref 2-00000-1-00006821

Please take note that your reference number varies per Maxicare billing statement so on your next Maxicare billing statement, kindly copy the reference number from the current billing statement always.

Should you want to pay through credit card, you may visit the Maxicare Head Office at 19F Medical PlazaBuilding, Amorsolo cor Dela Rosa Streets, Makati City (back of Makati Medical Center)

From payment, kindly expect delivery of your Maxicare ID within 1 week and you can already use your MAXICARE card.

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Billing Statements, you may call Tel (02) 4964690 Mobile 0922 604 7864 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com Yahoo Messenger: slime_ateneo or leave a comment here

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Is your purse ready when you get sick?

Secure yourself with MAXICARE

For Individual, Family & Corporate

Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275

Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com

YM: slime_ateneo

http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com/

MAXICARE APPLICATION FORM, the simplest requirement

When you have finally decided to enroll under the Maxicare Individual and Family Program, the simplest, basic and maybe the only initial requirement is the Maxicare application form. Embedded in this page is the MAXICARE Application Form for the Individual, Family accounts. You can download the Maxicare application form by clicking on the download button located at the upper left corner of the presentation. To request for an electronic application form, call Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com or leave a comment here.

Once you receive the Maxicare electronic application form, you can fill up the Maxicare application from your computer once you open the file. After filling it up, kindly print the Maxicare application form and sign it. Maxicare Application forms without a signature will not be processed.

How to Submit the Form:

1) You may scan the document and email it back to maxicareinquiry@gmail.com
2) You may also fax it to us at 751-5164 loc. 1017
Kindly attention the faxed document to:
Attn: Mark Gastardo
Please call Tel Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email:
maxicareinquiry@gmail.com to confirm that you have faxed the Maxicare
application form.
3) Send the documents via courier to:
Mark Gastardo
Maxicare Healthcare Corporation
c/o Rachelle Reyes – Intermediaries Team
19F Medical Plaza Building Amorsolo cor Dela Rosa Sts.
Makati City

I shall inform you of your Maxicare application results within the week through telephone/email/SMS

Very important reminder: TIN or Tax Identification Number is always required except for children and students

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Application Form, you may call Tel (02) 9047340 Mobile 0917 7853993 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com or leave a comment here

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Is your purse ready when you get sick?
Secure yourself with MAXICARE
For Individual, Family & Corporate
Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275
Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com

Spending on healthcare will remain low

Philippine healthcare spending is at a low level, and private spending exceeds healthcare spending by the state. However, the Philippine government is trying to promote the access of poorer segments of the population to healthcare, although government expenditure is constrained by the large fiscal deficit. As a result, poor families’ membership of PhilHealth (the national health insurance programme) has been facilitated by a sponsored scheme, and PhilHealth now claims universal coverage, although many poor families remain without PhilHealth cards.

The share of out-of-pocket spending in total expenditure, an important indicator of the inequality of the distribution of healthcare charges, fell steadily from 1996, reaching 41% in 2000, but rebounded to 48% in 2002, no doubt reflecting budgetary constraints on government expenditure increases. Spending by central and local governments accounted for 41% of total healthcare expenditure in 2000, up from 35.2% in 1992, but fell back to 30% in 2002, whereas social insurance schemes provided 9% of expenditure in 2002, up from 7.1% in 2000 and 3.8% as recently as 1998. Although government attempts to increase healthcare spending will be limited by attempts to shrink the fiscal deficit, it is likely that healthcare will account for a gradually rising share of expenditure over the forecast period. The Economist Intelligence Unit therefore expects the market for healthcare to offer more potential in the forecast period than in recent years.

http://globaltechforum.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=rich_story&doc_id=7367&categoryid=&channelid=&search=bilateral

For Maxicare Healthcare applications, you may call Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com Yahoo Messenger: slime_ateneo or leave a comment here

Healthcare in the Philippines

Introduction

Officially called the Republic of the Philippines, this island nation is situated in Southeast Asia. Its capital is Manila and it has more than seven thousand islands, making it the world’s twelfth most populous country.

Overview of Healthcare

Although there have been recorded cases of drug dependency and malnutrition in the Philippines, the healthcare system can still be considered to be of a good standard. This is despite the fact that the facilities may not be as impressive as those found in high-end US or European hospitals. The top Philippine hospitals include the Medical Centre in Alabang, the Asian Hospital, the Makati Medical Centre, the Medical City in Ortigas, and St. Lukes Medical Centre in Quezon City.

Medical practitioners in the Philippines are graduates from the top universities in the country and most of them have studied in US medical schools. Additionally, there are doctors that have practiced medicine in the US before sharing their expertise in the Philippines. Filipino nurses are also trained by nursing schools that have excellent standards. In fact, a large percentage of Filipino nurses go on to work in the US.
If you are looking for a dentist or a doctor, it is advisable to seek the opinions of other expatriates that have been in the Philippines for a number of years.

Hospitals

Finding the right hospital in the Philippines is not considered too difficult as there are a number of options to choose from. The Philippines has both private and public healthcare institutions. Most of the government hospitals provide quality healthcare in the same way private hospitals do.

Although some people may have misconceptions, most of them are unfounded. The main difference between public and private hospitals are the facilities and technologies offered. Most of the public hospitals would not be equipped to the same standard as the private ones. However, some of the best doctors are serving in the government hospitals. Also, most Filipinos would seek advice from these government hospitals because fees are not charged. Private hospitals are located in key cities throughout the nation and there are also tertiary hospitals that have the latest in medical technologies. However, as you would expect, private hospitals are more expensive.

Emergency in the Philippines

The Philippines have stand-by ambulances for any emergency situation. They also have a hotline number which is available in times of emergencies.

Pharmacies

There are numerous pharmacies in the Philippines that provide medicines which have been approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs. Most of the standard pharmacies are manned by professional pharmacists that have studied and trained in top medical schools in the country. There are strict guidelines in relation to prescription drugs; while some countries allow their patients to obtain certain drugs without a prescription, the Filipino pharmacists have stringent directives in relation to the sale of such drugs.

Cost of medicines and hospitalisations

Generally speaking, hospitals are not that expensive in the Philippines. Medicines are also affordable; both locals and expatriates will attest to this fact. Additionally, in the Philippines, almost ninety percent of the population can speak and understand English. Communication is never a problem when you are in the Philippines. The people are very hospitable and accommodating, the doctors and medical practitioners are friendly and the place is very inviting.

Overall, the healthcare system in the Philippines is affordable, the doctors are well-trained and the nurses are of a high standard.

Health issues in the Philippines

The Philippines have been struggling with some healthcare issues, one of the most noticeable being illegal drug use. There are a number of Filipinos who are said to be addicted to prohibited drugs. However, the Philippine government has concentrated on this issue and although there are still some recorded incidents of drug abuse, the number of drug dependents has gradually decreased.

Another serious health issue is malnutrition. Unsurprisingly, the poorer citizens are the ones who suffer from this condition. The Philippine government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development and in conjunction with the Department of Health, has initiated projects to help its poorer citizens who suffer from starvation.

Cases of dengue are also notable. However, most of these cases are properly attended to by the Philippine government.

http://www.allianzworldwidecare.com/healthcare-in-the-philippines

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MAXICARE Family Accounts are cheaper than Maxicare personal accounts

Some families would find Maxicare’s Family account more advisable than getting an individual account because the Maxicare family rates are cheaper by approximately 10-20% than compared to Maxicare’s Individual Accounts. The misconception in the market today is the term dependent. Dependent connotes a sharing of the Maxicare health benefit. The root cause I suppose is that in Maxicare corporate accounts and in other HMOs I suppose, employees are entitled to enroll dependents which gives the impression that a family account would automatically allow the Maxicare principal enrollee to add Maxicare dependents. The truth actually is that the Maxicare fees are paid on a per head basis and the company actually paid Maxicare the total number of heads including those of the dependents.

With Maxicare’s Family program, we need at least 2 family members, one (1) principal (21-60 years old) and one (1) dependent, again the Maxicare fees are charged on a person basis and according to their age bracket.

To clarify you better on Maxicare’s Family Account applications, enrollment must follow an order/hierarchy.

1. If you’re single, you must first enroll your mother > father > eldest sibling > youngest sibling
2. If you’re married, you must first enroll your spouse > eldest child > youngest child

So example, if you are the Maxicare principal and you happen to be single and you want to have a Maxicare dependent, then you should enroll your mother first. If you want to have two (2) Maxicare dependents, then you can now enroll your Mother and then your father. The same goes for Maxicare married applicants, the order of enrolment of hierarchy must be followed. There is no limit on the number of Maxicare direct dependents as long as they follow the hierarchy. Pricing is on a per person basis following the table of Maxicare Family Membership Fees.

Additional Requirements for Maxicare Family memberships:
1. For single applicants
• If enrolling his parents, photocopy of birth certificate of the single applicant
• If enrolling siblings as well, photocopy of the birth certificate of sibling

2. For married applicants
• If enrolling the spouse only, photocopy of marriage contract
• If enrolling the kids as well, photocopy of birth certificate of the child

Remember that there are instances that a Maxicare dependent cannot be enrolled and the usual reasons are:

a. underaged / overaged, We only accept applicants 2-60 years old
b. working overseas
c. deceased
d. already has a Maxicare card or HMO card from other companies

With these, the Maxicare principal applicant can now move to the next dependent according to the order of hierarcy provided that proofs of ineligibility must be provided. The following are the standard documents accepted:

Underaged / Overaged
- photocopy of birth certificate

Deceased
- photocopy of Death Certificate

Working overseas
- employment contract

Already has a Maxicare card or HMO card from other companies
- photocopy of Maxicare card

If you need more clarifications on Maxicare’s Family accounts, you may call Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275 Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com Yahoo Messenger: slime_ateneo or leave a comment here

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Is your purse ready when you get sick?
Secure yourself with MAXICARE
For Individual, Family & Corporate
Tel (02) 6228892 Mobile 0917 804 6275
Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com
YM: slime_ateneo
http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com/

MAXICARE: Consultations, Hospitalizations & Dental all in 1 healthcard. Get it here!

Enroll with MAXICARE Healthcare, the leader in Health Maintenance Management and enjoy

1. Unlimited consultations whether emergency or not
2. No deposit required upon admission to the hospital
3. Free Annual Check Up

And so much more!

Quarterly Premium Rates starts at P2000+ depending upon your choice of package, with Annual, Semi Annual or Quarterly mode of payments.

Can be used in over 600 hospitals and clinics nationwide including:

Alabang Medical Center
Asian Hospital
Capitol Medical Center
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Chinese General Hospital
De Los Santos Medical Center
FEU-Nicanor Reyes Hospital
Las Pinas City Medical Center
Las Pinas Doctors Medical Center
Makati Medical Center
Manila Doctors Hospital
Perpetual Help Medical Center
St. Lukes Medical Center
The New Medical City
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
University of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center

And many other top & recognized hospitals in Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao!

Get an application form now and have your MAXICARE ID in 1 week!

Individual, Family, Corporate
Tel: (02) 4964690 Mobile: 09226047864
Email: maxicareinquiry@gmail.com
YM: slime_ateneo
http://maxicareinquiry.blogspot.com/

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“These are the times that I'm thankful for my HMO else I might have spent thousands of pesos on those tests alone. Although am still not happy with our current HMO. Maxicare is still the best for me.”

Source: http://walkingwithsunshine.blogspot....1_archive.html

“Worried si doktora kaya pina-xray nya ako. Niresetahan nya ako ng pagkamahal mahal na antibiotic at gamot sa ubo. Hindi na ako masyado inuubo ngayon pero napalitan naman ng sipon. Siguro mga isang libo rin nagsatos ko kung nagkataong wala akong maxicare card. Hirap talaga magkasakit. Pero may maxicare nga ako, almost P2,000 pa rin naman ang nagasatos ko sa gamot!”
Source: http://apolthegreat.blogspot.com/200...1_archive.html

“I’ve also been reading up (and working on) investments that matter. Recently, I got myself a Maxicare health card. I used to be very fatalistic about my health. I used to say, “Hospitalization? Nah, that won’t happen to me.” But as I get older, more and more of my peers are getting hospitalized for various things. When my friends and I get together, we now talk about high blood pressure, higher cholesterol levels, and classmates who went through angioplasty procedures. It seems like yesterday we were talking about chicks and fast cars. “
Source: http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bu...aid=2007062476

“Thanks to Maxicare”
Source: http://getxtina.wordpress.com/2006/0...s-to-maxicare/

“my family and i use maxicare. they have good hospitals like asian hospital and makati medical center. there are a lot of really good doctors that are accredited with maxicare.”
Source: http://www.bncxe.org/showthread.php?t=11574