A few years ago, I went to Canada for a conference, together with me is a friend who also attended the said event. After the conference, we toured around Canada. In Quebec, I met Tita Sunshine, my friend’s Aunt. We saw here in a hospital because she was confined due to Breast Cancer. She was…
Category Archives: Critical Illness
What are the Differences Between Health Insurance, HMO and PhilHealth?
So many people are getting confused over Health insurances, HMO and PhilHealth in our country. Many think that they are all the same. Under the same industry or provider. Let me tell you the differences that they have. Let us start with its basic meaning: Health Insurance – these are health care benefits that are…
How much Do We Really Get from PhilHealth? Part 2
Wondering how much do we really get fmo PhilHealth in cases we get sick? Then read on. From fee for service, that is computing every single item of your expense. Right now, PhilHealth is now paying it at a package called “All Case Rates Provider Payment Scheme.” With the successful implementation of the first 23…
Dissecting PhilHealth: Know your Rights and Benefits Part 1
Now that PhilHealth is on the rocks. Let’s know it’s what and how. This will be the first part of a 3-part-series regarding PhilHealth. “Health is not valued until sickness comes.” Thomas Fuller Health is wealth, the saying goes. But health insurance can be costly. One affordable option especially for any employee, is…
Doctors Vs Social Media and Philippine Health Care System
Doctors and Social media. MyFinanceMD was put up to educate doctors on how the world of finances works. But now, I am writing this post not to educate the doctors, but to educate the people and society on the entire health care system. There has been a recent viral post regarding an incident where a…
Are Your Financial Plans and Investments Holistic? The Importance of Critical illness plan in Holistic Financial Planning
Critical Illness, are you ready for this? 1 out of 13 Filipino women will have breast cancer. One out of four who are diagnosed with breast cancer die within the first 5 years, and no less than 40% die within 10 years. Prostate Cancer Kills 1 Filipino per hour. 5 out of 10 deaths…
