Fast online approval for laboratory requests from MediCard

For some, part of having an HMO is securing a letter of approval (LOA) for laboratory tests requested by doctors to help them diagnose health problems accurately. These tests include blood tests, urinalysis, chest x-ray, among others.

A letter of approval basically confirms that such tests are indeed part of a member’s HMO coverage and authorizes the diagnostic clinic to proceed with the requested tests. However, securing an LOA may mean going through a process that can be slow and inconvenient sometimes: A medical attendant gets your card, then calls the HMO provider to advise them of the laboratory test that needs to be done. Afterwhich, the patient waits for the approval.

Get your money back with MediCard Select

Do you spend a huge amount of money for health and medical coverage but feel like it’s not worth paying for because you seldom get sick or go for a check-up? And yet getting rid of your HMO coverage is out of the question because, what if you get seriously sick?

MediCard, a leading HMO provider in the country, gives a breakthrough solution for you – MediCard Select.

The most flexible health care coverage This product allows members of all ages to have flexible health care coverage for a minimal access and service fee and a fixed amount of fund. Also, with the new MediCard Select, members get the best value for their money because they can select for their coverage when needed – whether for maternity, pre-existing conditions, extreme sports, etc.

MediCard offers food intolerance testing

Do you feel bloated or suffer headaches after eating certain food items? Your body may be “secretly” reacting to the food you have just eaten. It is also possible that some of the recurring health issues you have been experiencing are caused by certain food that your body cannot tolerate.

According to Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading health maintenance organization, “food intolerance, unlike food allergy, manifests symptoms gradually, usually 72 hours to a few days after eating the offending food. It may cause different inflammatory symptoms which may affect different organs of the body and manifests as weight gain, bloating, migraine, body aches and pains including joint pains, PMS, depression etc. These can also become worse over time and may lead to more serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and the likes, if ignored.” Due to food intolerance’ delayed onset to manifest in the body, it is difficult to trace the root cause which is often just the food you are intolerant to.

The doctor is always in with MediCard’s My Pocket Doctor

MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) provider, gives a time-saving and convenient option to get medical consultations anytime, anywhere with the My Pocket Doctor.

Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, says, “My Pocket Doctor is definitely a game changer especially in the medical field. It is also our way of using modernized technology to make medical consultations handy for everyone. With less waiting time, patients can now get in touch easily with a medical doctor and get consultations instantly, at the comfort of their homes or offices.”

HEALTHY LYF: Exclusive, limited-time prenatal promo for moms-to-be from MediCard

Blessed with a new baby on the way but worried about impending expenses? Don’t fret. MediCard Philippines, a leading health maintenance organization in the country, introduces its exclusive prenatal package that includes important pregnancy exams at an affordable price.

For as low as Php3,535 for MediCard members and 3,898 for non-members, you can benefit from a comprehensive prenatal care that includes a one-time check-up with an obstetrician-gynecologist, complete blood count (CBC) test, urinalysis, Pap smear, blood typing, Hepatitis B screening, rubella screening (IgG), glucose screening, venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) test, and transvaginal ultrasound. These tests are important to undergo because they can detect signs of potential health problems that may affect you and your baby. You may take them on separate dates or as advised by your doctor. You may also request for succeeding checkups with an OB-GYN for only Php350.