Emergency and preventive healthcare made easy

MANILA, Philippines - MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO), lives up to its reputation as a reliable partner for health and medical care with the RxER. Designed to give members utmost value and convenience, the RxER offers a new and specialized health care maintenance service that covers emergency, preventive, and outpatient care. Best of all, there’s no age limit, no medical checkup required and there’s no hierarchy to be followed.

Patients requiring care for emergency trauma cases in MediCard-accredited hospitals will have an overall limit of P20,000. In addition, emergency care charges include an ER fee, professional fees, and emergency medications directly related to the illness for the following cases, subject to conditions under exclusion: trauma cases within six hours from the time of the incident; burns; animal bites, and accidental chemical poisoning.

Also included are emergency diagnostic procedures and lab tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI up to P5,000. Moreover, tetanus toxoid, anti-tetanus serum, and active immunization for anti-rabies will be covered. Also included are ordinary casting and splint. These benefits are subject to emergency care limit.

Members can avail themselves of emergency services for the above-mentioned cases more than once as long as the limit is not yet consumed and the incident happened within six hours.

For emergency availments in non MediCard-accredited hospitals, members will be reimbursed 100 percent of approved hospital bills and professional fees subject to the ER limit of P20,000. All other provisions under the emergency care follow.

Outpatient services are availed in all MediCard free standing clinics and UROIC. Members can enjoy unlimited free consultations with primary care physicians and some specialists like pediatricians, medical internists, and OB gynecologists. Moreover, members are eligible to enjoy a flat rate of P350 for consultations with other specialists and 30-percent discounts on the following procedures done at MediCard free-standing clinics: all laboratory and diagnostic tests, surgeries, and dental procedures. Dental consultations are free including a one-time prophylaxis. One session of diamond peel is free up to Dec. 31 (special promo) at the MediCard Skin Care clinic.

In addition, members also enjoy financial assistance of up to P50,000 for accidental death and disability.

Membership is only P1,998 each and is open to individuals or to groups who will enjoy no provisions for hierarchy, status, and family relationships. This membership is already good for one year.

Just fill out the application form in any of its free-standing clinics, pay for the corresponding amount and get your card.

To know more about the RxER, call the Customer Care hotline at 884-9999 or e-mail inquiry@medicardphils.com.