Taking Care of The Ones Keeping Us Safe: PSMBFI and Medicare Plus Inc.

More protection will now be possible for those who protect us in the country as PSMBFI (Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc.) signed with Medicare Plus Inc. this morning at Discovery Suites in Manila. 

It was officiated by PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil, Jayjay Viray CEO of Medicare Plus Inc., Jason Jalandoni the Chief Business Development Officer, Benjamin Santos the Chairman of PSMBFI, and Emmanuel Peralta the President and CEO of PSMBFI.

Ms. Jayjay Viray says "When we proposed to take on the PNP, a lot of people discouraged us because they are high risk. Yet, here we are. Our commitment is solid, we are here to support you."

General Marbil says "Great morning everyone. I just want to say, there are two problems in the PNP. They are not protected. We are doing good but not protected. We can't put advances in funds, but have to reimburse things. Big time people, who have money, they have the best lawyers but we have in house ones for legal assistance. Our good lawyers can compete, but we also have those who get sick. So many policemen get in danger, but don't get great medical attention they deserve. It costs us a lot, and it comes out of our pockets unless from our hospital. We pay first, then reimburse, that's the system. It's debt that can be paid after six months. Aside from that, those who get sick can only get 300k, so getting sick is again expensive. More or less 420k per police men per year. A lot resort to borrowing money, also to loan sharks, but that's how the law works. We have to protect them in legal and health. I'm so happy that Medicare Plus took in the PNP. In the new Philippines, the PNP only wants you to be safe."

General Benjamin Santos adds "Our PNP Chief has been advocating this and those who are PSMBFI members are those we only could help. We were prudent in spending, we earned a lot but we want to give it back to PNP. During one of our sessions, we talked about hospitalization for our men and women, and the expansion of HMO was decided. From Legal and Travel assistance, 300 Million will be given in the next 5 years. The HMO, we allotted 601 Million for 1 year. Lastly, the IT system need to get our processes streamlined. We accomplished 2 things with the legal and this HMO, so Medicare Plus, thank you for being our partners. We want this to be a proof of concept, we don't know but we allocated a lot for this. If this is successful, we will expand this to other members. Soon, we can have the whole PNP. When we started this, we wanted to give the protection they deserve while they serve and protect us. With this, I hope those who are not PSMBFI members become members now. It'll be for the best and peace of mind."

This is a milestone for both the government and the new Medicare Plus members that this will entail. PNP members are highly encouraged to join PSMBFI as they continue to expand more benefits especially for those who protect us in and outside the country.

Consult Anytime, Anywhere with Medicard's "My Pocket Doctor"

Have you ever found yourself always rummaging through your room looking for change, money just to get yourself checked by the Doctor? Why would you be suffering more when all you want to do at that specific time is to get well and treated immediately? Well worry no more because the country's premier HMO provider Medicard has just come out with "My Pocket Doctor", a very convenient way to get medical consultations anytime, anywhwere.

Dr. Nicky Montoya says "This is our way of modernizing technology and making it convenient for everyone. Now you've got less time, less hassle just to get consulted by a doctor. We also have made it easier to register and available 24/7 so you can do it at the comforts of your homes, offices, or just about anywhere in the Philippines."

In order to use the service, you would need to register on their website mypocketdoctor.com or download the app on the App Store or Google Play. Wait for an activation link containing your username and password then you're all set. You can also register via TEXT by sending your email and cellphone number to 29290DOCTOR or 29290362867. You would need to also get a call from a nurse to complete the registration process. The consultation process would start by having a nurse schedule your consultation with a doctor, then one of their doctors will call you for instructions and prescriptions. For those that may need visual contact, they'll be using video calls for proper assesment. Upto 70% of cases can be covered by the service and get you the help you need wherever, whenever. It's truly something very convenient for those who can't leave home for most cases.

The Medicard "My Pocket Doctor" is also available in Medicard Free Standing Clinics and very soon, on Medicard's online store. You get all these 24/7 so just imagine how convenient this is.

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