DOH to subsidize indigent patients' costs in eight Metro Manila private hospitals

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The agency currently has a Memorandum of Agreement with the eight private hospitals in five cities in the National Capital Region.

Muntinlupa CityAn indigent patient can only go to any of these hospitals if a government hospital is unable to provide services.

The patient can avail of at least ₱50,000 in medical assistance, depending on the assessment of a social worker. The private hospital must provide a basic or non-private ward accommodation for the patient. It must also ensure the availability of medicines, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, and other services.

 

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