[Dumagat57]

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.

 

[mark6]

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,

 

[some_pinay_kid]

you mean salamat. (thank you)

 

[Jimmy1]

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

 

[STONEY2]

BLUE CROSS IN PHILIPPINES IS GOOD

 

[Simple_lady]

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.

 

[David8]

I am a federal employee. Blue Crooss Blue Shield mmediiccaal insurance partially paid for by the government. My wiife is Filipino andd wwee are planning to spend six months living in Quezon City and siixx mmonnthhss in Soutthh Florida. My wife waas previously married to a Fillippiino who haas since passed away my queestion is US insuurance recognized in the Philippines and is there any benefit to hhave it

 

[Marsh_WIlliams]

I am looking at relocatingto the RP next year, I would like help on the cost of a middle class life style if more than $1000.00, I am not a high roller but live a very modest life style. Because of some health issuse I am looking a relocting to Cebu. I am single

 

[nick_guentehr]

ok..i'm thinking about moving to Cebu..has anyone heard of Phizer drugs ? or the medication Depakote ER..i'm bi polar and would need these pills..i don't think medicare is honored in Cebu..and i might need to see a pysichiatrist too every couple months.

 

[willie1]

Good choice of place. Nice recreational facilities. Health care is good You can live a very comfortable life in Cebu with your $1000/mo. retirement. Nice places. You are always near a white sand beach. Nice, very friendly people.

 

[Health_Philippines]

The health care in the Philippines can be improved if they just put enough budget on it,

compared to the other Asian countries around us , We're still lagging a few years in medical technology.

 

[IZTOK]

So tell me i am from Slovenia and i go to philippines for 6 or more month. i need to make a Health Insurance in mz country it cost me 400 EURO for a year or it is better to do this in philippines

 

[Guest]

don't go for health insurances. see your options with HMO's in the Philippines. They can offer much better health services than what insurance companies can. It's quite cheaper, too. But, you are assured that you'll be receiving good quality health care if you choose the best HMO for yourself.

 

[nardow]

Health care system in the Philippines should not be separated to politics especially when we are talking about the role of the government in providing health service to its people. I agree that there are good hospitals and med.centers in the country. But these hospitals are mostly private-owned, meaning not accessible to the poor population and can only be found on the cities specifically on Metro Manila, Cebu and other metros. How about the countryside? Aren't they in need of medical service too? This is only one of the issues of the health care divide in the Philippines wherein the people who could afford the price could be given medical attention while the poor people would also be given attention but then again they would rely onto themselves and will do herbal medicine because it is cheaper.

As to the issue of Phil. Gen. Hospital, the proposed UP Budget for 2011 was slashed by P1.39 Billion. This would mean for another burden for the poorest people in getting access to cheap and good quality health service being offered by the PGH.

It is important for us to remember/know that Health Service is a SOCIAL SERVICE just like Education and Housing programs. It is the duty of our govt to put the welfare of its people first before going into deals that wouldn't really benefit the larger part of our society.

 

[cornelieus_spencer]

I have been visiting the Philippines since 1991, mostly for vacation. I did have the opportunity to work in Cotabato for 8 months. I am now living in the Philippines since April 2010. Here is what I have experience; health care can be good or bad depending where you are located. The problem is being a foreigner in the Philippines, you are always going to have a dollar sign on your forehead. Whatever you think you are saving because of inexpensive prices, you will surely have to dish out for the corruption. It seems like prices double when they realize you are a foreigner. The Philippines is motivated by greed, because the government is not a good role model. If you show the people greed, corruption, dishonesty, no morals, and principles; then the people will act the same. When my girlfriend went to the emergency room, she was charged an outrageous amount of money because I, a foreigner was accompanying her. So if you are going to live in the Philippines; have good health insurance, buy your own vehicle, and purchase a house or Condo. The province is the best place to live, inexpensive, but the people there will still try charging you double. When I decided to move, a store owner I knew wanted to charge me 3,000 pesos or more. Where as, another who was more honest, charged me 1200 pesos. I can afford the higher prices, it is just the principle of treating everyone fair and equal, something filipinos don't know how to do when it comes to foreigners. That is my 2 cents from my experiences in the Philippines from 1990 to 2010. Visit the Philippines first for a few months, then you can decide if it is the place for you. The United States is the best country to live, if you want to be treated fair and live with good standards. Living in the Philippines be prepared to pay out your ass to have the same standards as the US. I am fortunate, I can travel to most countries and adapt, but I am not blind to what is right and what is wrong.

 

[Guest]

the same with other comments, I also disagree with this issue, 'coz it generally happens in manila not in my home town IRIGA CITY,in BICOL

 

[Guest]

Today i read your comments.you are 100 % correct health care here is a problem if you live in the provinces.
I have been living here for two years and i have switched to philhealth. the large insurance companies are all money hungry.
English is a big problem here.

 

[Guest]

If SS is bankrupt, how exactly will you be bringing your social security to the Philippines?

 

[basila_mulambo]

unfortunatly my dear preety lady,,ive noticed it happens even in the provinces..at least it does where i live and most that i have visited as well..ive been in the country for 2 years now..this is one sad thing about the philippines..how i wish things could be different...its a beautiful country

 

[Guest]

Hi,
We are Indians. My husband stays in Manila. He suffers from Piles. Can anyone suggests a good doctor without making a hole in the pocket. We get salary in Peso.