all of the sentences are not true..... yeah even from your country its the same. dont say all jejejjejjejjej . philippines is beautiful country the only things filipinos they dont cares thier resourses in well. the health care system is bad unequals between rich and poor. their a lots of well trained medical resources but what happened?

they go abroad to served becouse of the high salary. sad to says philippines is one of the largest importer of well trained medical practestioners in the world.the reasons are lack of opportunity to land in medical field in their own land even you are well trained., if you can land the problems also the salary is very low compare to work abroad and shortages of hospitals.corruption also is one beg issues their and political.

 

"HealthCare in the RP" information contained herein is generally both wrong and misguided. Email me for the truth. E.G., Dengue Fever is endemic, nationwide and growing as an source of signiicant illness. There are no inoculations nor cures. While Doctors' costs are low compared to 1st World Countries, Medications are often at least as high. Outside the major population centers medical care descends quickly to 3rd world levels, which is unfortunate since the RP seems able to employ only one out of 10 of its nursing (and other entry-level) College Graduates. (true of Teachers, Hospitality workers and other graduates). MH

 

I disagree with several points in this post. What the writer says may be generally true in manila. is not the case in the provinces. However standards are improving in the city where I live.. Naga City Bicol.


I can recommend anyone to live here, the local government is foreigner friendly, shopping is good, nightlife is good, housing is reasonably priced.


A new ambulant health center has been built with very good doctors and facilities. Prices are reasonable, a doctor/specialist consultation there is around US$10.00 .


The private hospital here, Mother Seton whilst it can offer many treatments is not allowed to administer a lot of them because they have let their licences elapse and have not renewed them.... Sadly attention to detail here is non-existent.


All Expats coming to Philippines should enroll in Philhealth (a govt. health insurance scheme) as voluntary members. it costs US&2.00 per month. I recently underwent an operation for gallbladder removal in Mother Seton, the total cost was around US$1600, approximately half of that was paid by Philhealth. Another US%500 was paid by the hospitalisation cover in my house insurance.


Plan ahead, talk to Expats already living here. Usually there is an expat group in the bigger cities. In Naga we meet every Wednesday for drinks and chat, a similar group meets in Legaspi every Tuesday.


Last of all, don't ever believe the myth that most Filipino's speak and understand English. They are the friendliest people, but English among Filipino's is a dying language here.


Having said that, it's a wonderful place to live, come here, learn to speak a little Tagalog and you will have a great life

 

It's nice to see that someone actually sees health care in the Philippines in a positive light...

It is true that in a local's perspective, health care in the country leaves much to be desired. IT IS expensive for most locals who do not have enough monetary resources to actually afford it. And yes, there's still a long and wide road to tread to improve the system.

BUT it is also true that the country has good medical practitioners, despite of most of them opting to go to greener pastures abroad. And YES, health care can be affordable. Please bear in mind that this article may have been written in an EXPAT's point of view. So if you're earning dollars or euros, and you avail of the services in Philippine Peso, then definitely, it's not going to burn holes in your pocket like it does to locals.

In a way, this article still has much to improve on, but it's not ALL wrong.

 

Now that we have obamacare there will be a lot of Americans coming to the Philippines for healthcare rather than dying while waiting for a bureaucrat to approve your treatment.

 

I'm a retired US physician. I've been living in the Philippines for 12 years. In general, drugs and medical care in the Philippines are a fraction of the cost in the US. But top rate medical care is only available in Manila and Cebu City. Also, Philhealth coverage is a no brainer. It's very cheap and surprisingly helpful when you go to the ER or local hospital for care.

 

This is a great post. While healthcare in the Philippines still has long way to go and there are many areas for improvement, the quality of medical practitioners (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medtechs) are second to none. In talking about pricing, the problem with most locals is that they have not had a point of comparison. Those that have been around can confidently say that rates in the Philippines are among the cheapest in the world.

 

I don't agree with any of it, specially for the locals in the province like Tarlac. My grandmother is need of care and finally went to a clinic to seek care for the first time in her 89 years only to have her money taken and was told what she already knew. They never even took care of her. She was sent home. My uncle was taken there a few nights ago only to be told they cannot offer him care because he didn't have any money. Are they just gonna let him suffer? I feel the government there is corupt, they don't take care of there own people, steal what little money the poor people have. Only care about foreigners bringing them more money.. no money, no care..It's all fake. I can only pray for those who needs care, that can't get it.

 

Bob of 5 weeks ago blog.... My man, you have hit it on the spot. Obamacare is gearing to 'sole provider' health care. Just like Social Security and the Post Office here... they are govt run and bankcrupt... Best get your money you pay for Medicare and supplemental private insurance here in US, and buy Philippine health insurance there. Combo it with Philhealth...

We are seriously comparing notes since last year on best health care providers in Philippines (will reside in and around the metro Manila area). We have toured St Lukes in Global City and impressed on the quality of health care they can provide... A significant of the hospital affiliated doctors there are also US trained doctors and accreditation.....all we need is to bring our Social Security, retirement, and US health insurance premiums to Philippines and we got it made.

I can see myself a balikbayan returnee with all the home care needs at fraction of the cost of a nursing home here in stateside. Agree?

 

Hi, im going to retire in the phillpenes, near minnilla.You metion i should keep my medicare and supiment,and purshase the Phillipens health coverage.Ican't be coverd by my health plans in the Phillipens. Woudit be adviale to just have the Phillipens health plan only? I woud think you mean to keep my Us plan i case i need treatment in the US. Ireally need some advice,im confused.Im from Stamforfd Ct. My e- mail is VENTURA JF@OPTONELINE .NET, thank you

 

yes. its true john.

 

the Philippine health in the Philippine es very controversial. what the government trying to emphasize is more about the economy. what they dont know is that health is the main backbone so that the economy will raise......

 

this page really helped me a lot.

 

I too had an exhausting and bad experience with the philippine health system. How does the government expect people like us from provinces to be able to afford such expenses.The simple things like cotton balls and gloves had to to be payed for.!!one would expects that the hospitals would atleast provide these infection control materials to patients and staff. Also why is it that medications are double the price when you buy them from the hospital pharmacy..it is robbery. I know someone who had to use all their savings to be a private patients due to the previous horrendous expereince of caecerean as a public patient. The health system needs a reform...which I mean that benefits the less fortunate of society

 

To be frank with the Philippine government, you guys spend so much on geting yourselves voted: you talk about progress, you talk about electricity, you talk about ending corruption and you talk about your vision: but does that include the liitle girl who sits in the classroom with an old torn book and a borrowed pencil to write with. Does your vision include a child or an elderly suffering in pain on a hospital bed..or a mother desperate to obtain a check up for her child..or a grandmother who has to put up with severe headache and dizziness at home because nurses only visits that village twice a year. The current Goverment has to do a lot better...you yourselves are at a fortunate end of the spectrum:with your barong tagalog and shining pair of shoes . Think about the other spectrum for the future sake.Let Philippines be the way it was...before all the corruption...have a heart. before you lay a finger on the philippine funds..think of your people!!! GOd bless

 

darn, what happen, this blog turned into politics. i just what to find out about health care 'cuz my wife and i are planning to retire soon.

 

First, i realy do appreciate what the author wrote about the philippines. it is nice to know that a foriegner sees the positive side of the country. Even in worst cases, the author have high regards to the Filipinos. Thank you so much.

 

first and foremost, before leaving a comment do your research first. i am a filipino. i am a registered nurse. i volunteered to government hospitals and clinics. for the most part, if a patient is able to buy their own medicines, catheters, IVs then they are required to do so but if they don't have the capacity to pay, then, the hospital will shoulder it. we have social services for that and people who can't afford to pay the hospital bills could apply for that. it might take a while but it would be done. most government hospitals lack the facilities except for one, the philippine general hospital (PGH). i've seen how they operate and work with patients. most doctors would shell out money for their patients medications and operations. i am deeply moved by their kind gesture.


our healthcare system is not a perfect one and yes, it needs improvement. but i must say, we are one of the best healthcare providers in the world. filipino doctors and nurses are dedicated to their work and they are compassionate towards their patients.


my dream is to have a nursing home that would provide the best quality care. i have doctor friends, co-nurses, pharmacist friends and physical therapist friends but we lack capital.


politics is politics. that's another story. if we want a better life, better education and better healthcare system--- the change should start from each individual.

 

Hi everyone!

I'm 62 years old Australian and my wife 26 Philippina/Australian.

We have child 1 years old Aussie too.

We are moving to live in Philippines for my retirment.

Could anybody recomend a good PRIVATE INSURANCE HEALTH COVER for whole my family.

Any information helps

Thank you

 

Well, what more could I say? By comparison the Philippines health care system are appalling in some point, economically speaking in the locals point of view. But I could say truthfully that ours is much better than other so called 1st world countries. In the Philippines there are no waiting time if you are in need of medical attention whilst here abroad you'll gonna need appointments not unless you call for emergency and been brought to A&E. If you got private medical insurance well that's a different story. But still you might end up in the trolley for hours or days.
Another thing, at least in the Philippines your chances of wrong diagnosis is very minimal and the care you will receive is par excellence from any part of the world. You could even have your own private nurse whilst you are confined in the hospital and lastly patients in the Philippines are not likely to be spoiled or prejudicial to the medical staff, like ringing bells for no apparent reason, though staffs will attend to your needs ASAP.

 

i,m wanting to go back to the philippines to live out my life , i was married to a filipina but did not listen when i was told not to bring her here to u.s. that she would change and she did cheating and lieing, her family still treats me as family , i miss them and the country, i also would like to find info on getting health ins and what cost per month. and what the retirement policy is now, , how much my perscriptions would cost there, can i have a dual citizenship, any help or direction would be appreciated, salamot,

 

you mean salamat. (thank you)

 

mike, can you give us a heads up on the medical/health conditions in the Philippines?

 

BLUE CROSS IN PHILIPPINES IS GOOD

 

Guys don't compare US from Philippines... but at the rate things are going a lot of foreign retirees and foreigners still settle in the Philippines because given Phis limitation, the country can still manage to provide something which the retirees can still afford. I have handled some of our expats whom i have worked with and after some years, they tried getting in touch coz they have realized that settling down here would afford them some luxury. Our people are have warmth heart and they really respect and treat senior citizens with care. I was born in Manila, raised in US and now working with an IT company with expats; they realized the big difference in terms of costs when they went back to US and now, not only retired US military servicemen with their families settled here, expats who worked with development banks, NGOs, etc.