GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

Malasakit Center

The Malasakit Center is a one-stop-shop located within selected government hospitals  that helps poor and indigent patients access financial assistance from Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Department of Health (DoH). 

Use of Malasakit Centers is free of charge and assistance is given in the form of a Guarantee Letter (GL). The centers do not provide direct cash assistance. They are usually located near the billing section. 

Steps:

1. Patient (or authorized representative) submits request for assistance
2. Patient fills out Unified Form
3. Patient provides requirements:
   1. Billing
   2. Medical abstract
4. Malasakit Center personnel (social worker) interviews patient
5. Malasakit Center submits the request to participating agencies.
6. Participating agencies process the request.
7. Upon approval, the participating agency releases assistance in the form of a guarantee letter. 
8. Malasakit Center personnel forward the approved amount to the hospital billing section.

List of Malasakit Centers nationwide with approved budget as November 2, 2022

PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation)

www.philhealth.gov.ph

4M!
1. Magparehistro
2. Magbayad ng kontribusyon
3. Mag-update ng record
4. Magpabawas ng benepisyo

Important reminder
To avail of Philhealth benefits, member must have at least three (3) months’ premium contributions within the immediate six (6) months prior to the month of availment.

For Working/Self-Employed Women

To enable the hospital to deduct PhilHealth benefits from the hospital bill, fill out PhilHealth Claim Form 1 and submit to the hospital billing section prior to discharge of the patient. Submit official receipts of medicines bought outside the hospital during confinement for possible refund. The hospital and doctor/s are supposed to deduct the benefits from the total bill before payment. If you pay the full amount for professional fees (that is, the doctor does not deduct any PhilHealth benefits), ask for a Waiver and attach doctor’s Waiver and the official receipt for professional fee to Claim Form 1. Submit also your Member Data Record (MDR) to support your Claim Form.

If you cannot submit a properly filled out Claim Form 1 and MDR, the hospital will not deduct PhilHealth benefits. In this case, pay the hospital bill in full and file your claim directly with PhilHealth for a refund of payments. Submit the following:

1. PhilHealth Claim Form 1
2. PhilHealth Claim Form 2
3. PhilHealth Claim Form 3
4. Hospital Waiver
5. Physician’s Waiver (if full and actual professional fee was paid by patient)
6. Official receipts of medicines bought outside the hospital during confinement

The claim must be filed with PhilHealth within 60 calendar days from discharge of the patient from the hospital, or within 60 calendar days from 1st treatment (first day of radiotherapy, first day of chemotherapy). Claims may be filed at the PhilHealth branch office nearest the member’s residence or place of work.

Click here for Guidelines on the Proper Accomplishment of Revised PhilHealth Claim Forms

The PhilHealth Z Benefit Package covers catastrophic illnesses. View Governing Policies on PhilHealth Benefit Package for Case Type Z. View Implementing Guidelines on the Z Benefit Package which includes breast cancer. ViewZ Benefit Package Rates for other illnessesincluding cervical cancer.

Philhealth’s Z Benefits for Catastrophic Illness

The Z Package is a P100,000 benefit offered to  Philhealth members and their qualified dependents who are  diagnosed as stage 0 to IIIA breast cancer patients. To qualify, it is IMPORTANT to go ONLY to the selected contracted hospitals (listed below) and have the procedures done from the start of the diagnosis to the end of the treatment. Coverage for breast cancer is P100,000. If total cost is greater that P100,000, Philhealth member will co-pay.

List of Contracted Hospitals for Breast Cancer (as of January 31, 2023, per Philhealth website):

NCR
1.  UP‐PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Taft Avenue, Manila
2. EAST AVENUE MEDICAL CENTER
East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Region I
ILOCOS TRAINING AND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Parian, San Fernando City, La Union
Region III
1. ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER
Mc Arthur Highway, Angeles City, Pampanga
2. JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Brgy. Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga
3. DR. PAULINO J. GARCIA MEMORIAL RESEARCH & MEDICAL CENTER
Mabini St., Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Region IVB
1. BATANGAS MEDICAL CENTER
Binhi Road, Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City, Batangas
2. ST. FRANCES CABRINI MEDICAL CENTER
Santo Tomas, Batangas
Region V
1. BICOL MEDICAL CENTER
Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City, Camarines Norte
2. BICOL REGIONAL TRAINING AND TEACHING HOSPITAL
Rizal St., Legazpi City, Albay
Region VI
1. CORAZON LOCSIN MONTELIBANO MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Lacson St., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
2. WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER
Q. Abeto St., Iloilo City, Iloilo
Region VII
1. PERPETUAL SUCCOUR HOSPITAL OF CEBU, INC.
Gorordo Avenue, 6000, Cebu City, Cebu
2. VICENTE SOTTO MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
B. Rodriguez St., Sambag II, Cebu City, Cebu
Region X
NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER
Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Region XI
1. DAVAO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Purok 4, Apokon, Tagum, Davao del Norte
2. SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES MEDICAL CENTER
J. P. Laurel Ave., Davao City, Davao del Sur
CAR
BAGUIO GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City

What is paid for under the package?

• hospital room and board fees
• laboratory exams
• medicines
• operating room fees, mandatory and other services
• professional fees

TO EMPHASIZE: To avail of the Z Package, it is IMPORTANT to go ONLY to the contracted hospitals listed above from the start of diagnosis up to the end of treatment.

Requirements:
1. Updated contributions
2. Approved pre-authorization (download pre-authorization checklist and request here)
3. Completed Membership Empowerment form (download membership empowerment form here)

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Medical Access Program (MAP)

http://www.pcso.gov.ph

PCSO’s Medical Assistance Program (MAP)  issues guarantee letters to partner hospitals and covers the cost of medicines, chemo drugs, radiation therapy, and other medical needs of patients in those institutions. Access the Online Application Form here.

Requests Covered and Requirements:

• Chemo drugs
  • Original/certified photocopy of medical abstract with license number and signature of the doctor
  • Original prescription with license number and signature of the doctor
  • Original or Certified True Copy of the Treatment Protocol
  • Three (3) official quotation from different supplier if not available from the hospital/dialysis center
  • Valid ID of the patient (photocopy)
• Radiation therapy
  • Original/certified photocopy of medical abstract with license number and signature of the doctor
  • Official quotation from the hospital 
  • Certification of PhilHealth benefits availment from the hospital
  • Valid ID of the patient (photocopy)

Procedure on How to Avail of Medical/Financial Assistance through NCR-MAP Online Application

1. Prepare all the documentary requirements
2. Scan all the documentary requirements
3. Go to the official PCSO website at www.pcso.gov.ph, click E-Services and click NCR Online Application for Medical Assistance to proceed with the application
4. Fill-in the required information and details of the patient
5. Upload the scanned documents to the system
6. Wait for the notification of the status of the request to your email within 24 hours. If approved, print the Guarantee Letter (GL) and the MAP application form
7. Submit the printed Guarantee Letter and MAP application form including the complete documentary requirements to the Hospital, Dialysis Center, partner health facility (PHF)/medicine retailer or Diagnostic Center
8. A notification on the status of the request via email shall be provided within 24 hours from the submission of application and complete documents

The MAP NCR Online application is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am in the morning until they reach the allowable number of cases for the day. In case application did not proceed, may re-apply on the next working/business day.

You may also apply directly at the Malasakit Center or PCSO Help Desk, if they are present in the hospital that you go to. List of Malasakit Centers nationwide with approved budget as November 2, 2022

DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)

DSWD issues guarantee letters for chemotherapy medicine through its Protective Services Program for Medical Assistance
Address: DSWD Central Office, Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 1126
Telephone:  +63 2 8951-7433 or 8962-2813

How to avail:

1. PREPARE DOCUMENTS
a. Medical/Clinical Abstract – c/o oncologist’s office
b. Prescription, Laboratory Request, Final Hospital Bill
c. Brgy. Indigency or Residency of claimant
d. Valid ID of claimant
e. Social Case Study Report from the City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (For hospital Bill)
f. Quotation from Globo Asiatico. Call Globo Customer Care (info below). They will ask for a copy of your prescription, then issue a quotation to be picked up from their office. This makes the process faster than if you only provide DSWD with a prescription. (TIP: Schedule pick up on the way to DSWD Main as they are both in Quezon City).

GLOBO ASIATICO ENTERPRISES
127 JDK Bldg. Maginhawa St.
Teachers Village, Quezon City
c/o Customer Care: Jonna Navida (02) 982-7078
(Globo also has depots in Cebu and Davao)
c. Barangay Certificate of Indigency
d. Photocopy of valid ID

2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO DSWD CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT.
Preferably the Main Office near Batasan Complex in QC. You can also go to a satellite office but better if you can go to Main)
a. Get a number from the guard. You will be given a short form to fill out.
b. Document checking. A social worker will review your documents. If they are complete, you will move on to the next step.
c. Interview. A social worker will ask some questions to evaluate your situation. After that, he/she will put in the request for a Guarantee Letter (GL). The amounts range from 5,000-75,000.  (Be prepared to spend half a day at DSWD)

3. RELEASE OF GUARANTEE LETTER.
If your application is approved, your social worker will text you to pick up your GL from DSWD within 1-4 business days.

4. DELIVER GL to Globo Asiatico. (Address provided above. This can be done directly from DSWD).

5. WAIT.* Globo and DSWD will coordinate for the payment of your meds.

6. RELEASE OF MEDICINE FROM GLOBO.*
*Please note that even though the application and approval process is fast, the actual RELEASE of the medicine can take long, from weeks to months. If you are on meds now that you’ll need to continue for the next few months, it is best to start applying for this ASAP.

DOH Cancer Support and Palliative Medicine Access Program (CSPMAP)

The Department of Health (DoH) provides free chemotherapy to various cancer patients, including breast cancer patients diagnosed as Stage 0, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3A, and Stage 3B. To avail of the Cancer Support and Palliative Medicine Access Program (CSPMAP) of the DoH, it is important to start treatment ONLY at the following DoH BC MAP-accredited hospitals:

TO EMPHASIZE: To avail of the CSPMAP of the DoH for breast cancer, it is IMPORTANT to go ONLY to the 24 accredited hospitals listed above immediately upon diagnosis in order to access the chemotherapy medicines from the beginning up to the end of treatment.

Requirements:

1. Get a referral from surgeon or oncologist to the Patient Navigation Program of the Philippine Cancer Society for pre-screening.
2. To avail of continuous and free supply of anti-cancer medicines, both patient and doctor will need to accomplish required forms.

Public Assistance Center (Online Medical Assistance) through the Senate of the Philippines

In its effort to still be of service to its constituents despite the difficulties brought by COVID-19, the Senate hereby announces that requests for medical assistance can now be submitted online.

Kindly fill out the form (download PAC form here) and, together with the requirements, send it through email at pac@senate.gov.ph

Requirements to be attached are as follows:

1. Personal letter to the Senator (write it in your composed email)
2. Medical Certificate or Clinical Abstract
3. Quotation of medicines / hospital bills
4. Copy of Patient’s ID and/or Representative’s ID
5. Social Case Study 6. Barangay Indigency
• Must be a patient of the requested hospital (Government hospitals only).

Below is the list of Senators with Medical Assistance:

a) Office of Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara
b) Office of Senator Nancy S. Binay
c) Office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano
d) Office of Senator Ronald “Bato” M. dela Rosa
e) Office of Senator Win Gatchalian
f) Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence T. Go
g) Office of Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid
h) Office of Senator Imee R. Marcos
i) Office of Senator Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao
j) Office of Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
k) Office of Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares
l) Office of Senator Vicente C. Sotto III
m) Office of Senator Francis “Tol” N. Tolentino
n) Office of Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri (on hold)

Please be informed that a drop box, situated at the Senate entrance gate, is also provided for those who do not have their email addresses.

Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute (CI)

Dr. Jorge Ignacio, Chairman
Philippine General Hospital, Taft Avenue, Manila
Tel. +63 2 8521 8400 ext. 3928 or 4100 / 8526-6953

It has an “Alay Chemo sa CI” program. Assistance is given only to indigent patients (Class D) following evaluation of the Medical Social Services (MSS). The assistance depends on the need and may be given as full or partial support for chemotherapy drugs. The financial support is only for chemotherapy, antibiotics, antiemetic, and other medicines needed by the patient while undergoing chemotherapy.

The PGH Cancer Institute administration office is open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

SSS (Social Security System)

www.sss.gov.ph

For Working/Self-Employed Women

Sickness Benefits

To avail of sickness benefits, you must notify the SSS or your employer within five (5) days from the day you miss work or are confined to your home. However, this does not apply when you are confined in a hospital.

For hospital confinement, the claim for benefit must be filed within one (1) year from the last day of confinement from the hospital. For home confinement, the claim for reimbursement by the employer must be filed within one (1) year from the start of illness. Failure to file the claim within the prescribed period will result in denial of the claim.

What forms are needed in filing for sickness benefit?

1. For the employed member: SSS Form CLD-9N (Sickness Notification).
2. For the employer: SSS Form B-304 (Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Application)
3. For the unemployed/self-employed/voluntary member
   1. SSS Form CLD-9A (Sickness Benefit Claim for Unemployed/Self-employed/ Voluntary Members)
   2. SSS Form MMD-102 (Medical Certificate)
4. Other documents:
   1. For unemployed members
      • Certification from last employer showing the effective date of separation from employment or notice of the company’s closure/strike or certification from the Department of Labor and Employment that the employee or employer has a pending labor case.
      • Certification that no advance payment was granted, if the date of separation from employment is within the confinement period being applied for.
      • Presentation of the SS Digitized ID/SSS Form E-6 (acknowledgment stub) with 2 valid IDs, one of which with the recent photo. To ensure receipt of benefits by members, authorized company representatives who file sickness benefit claims shall present the members’ SS digitized ID or E-6 (acknowledgement stub) with two valid IDs (at least one with photo). This requirement is in addition to the presentation by the company representative’s own SSS digitized ID and blue card.

Where does the member file his claim for sickness benefit?

1. For the employed/separated member – Claims may be filed at the nearest SSS office. However, processing will be done at the branch where the employer and employee records are based.
2. For the voluntary/self-employed member – Claims may be filed at the SSS office nearest the member’s residence. However, processing will be done at the branch where the record is based.Download SSS forms from http://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=1&cat=8&pg=null

Disability Claims

Losing one or both breasts is a partial disability.

The prescriptive period in the filing of disability benefit claim is ten (10) years from the date of occurrence of disability.

What are the forms needed in filing for the disability benefit?

1. Disability Claim Application (SSS Form DDR-1)
2. Medical Certificate (SSS Form MMD-102)
3. Other documents that may be required to support the disability claim such as clinical and laboratory tests results (pathology report) and hospital records.
4. SSS digitized ID or E-6 (acknowledgement stub) with two valid IDs, one of which with recent photo.

Where can a member file his disability benefit application?

Applications forms of disability benefits are filed at the nearest SSS branch or representative office.
You will be called in for a physical examination by an SSS doctor. This can be done on the same day of submission of documents if the doctor is available at the time of your visit.

Download SSS forms from http://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=1&cat=8&pg=null

Philippine Foundation for Breast Care, Inc.

Everyone is welcome for clinical breast examination and consultation at the following address:

Philippine Foundation for Breast Care, Inc. Breast Care Center, Out-Patient Department
East Avenue Medical Center, East Avenue, Quezon City
Phone: +632 8927 3492;
Mobile: 0917 867 7624
Email: pfbci2001@yahoo.com
ontact person: Aileen Antolin (0915 442 8958)
Clinic schedule is from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Regular mammography rate is P750.00.

Redemptorist Church (Baclaran)

The Social Services Office of the Redemptorist Church in Baclaran provides financial assistance to indigent patients.

Call +632 8832 1150 to ask for requirements.

Soroptimist International of Ortigas and Environs

Soroptimist International of Ortigas and Environs offers free chemotherapy, as well as hormonal therapy (Tamoxifen), for indigent Stage 1 and Stage 2 breast cancer patients up to 6 cycles. Patients outside the National Capital Region may apply.

Please submit the following:

1. Complete patient details (name, postal address, landline, cell phone number)
2. Histopathology report, Chest X-ray and Liver Ultrasound
3. List of prescribed medicines (chemotherapy agents)

Submit by email to doble.enriqueta@gmail.com.

Soroptimist Ortigas will contact the patient if the application is approved.