Social Pressure and Expensive Care – The Gaps in the Philippine Healthcare System and How We Deal with Them
Access to healthcare for the Philippine population is expensive and therefore unequal. This issue is often underestimated in outsourcing. The basic state-provided healthcare and it´s included services often only reach the level of first aid. Anything beyond that must be paid for out of pocket.
This often leads to individuals who need healthcare incurring significant debt. The social pressure can be immense because families must compensate for the lack of state coverage. If a hospital bill cannot be paid, the patient remains in the hospital until the debt is settled, which only further increases the costs.
So, how should an employer best support their employees in the Philippines?
We provide an additional insurance benefit for all employees, which takes up a significant portion of our monthly costs but ensures our colleagues are best protected. Additionally, the children of our employees are also covered by this insurance. There are various supplementary insurance packages available. It is necessary to delve into the details here. Which hospitals are included, what type of care is covered, and what type of room is the patient entitled to?
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