Find Medical Assistance

The following information may help you access financial support for cancer diagnosis and treatment.

PHILIPPINE CANCER SOCIETY

Submit personally/via courier Mon-Fri 8-11 AM 1-5 PM to:
310 San Rafael Street, San Miguel, Manila
8-734-2126/ 0998-258-5873; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Requirements:
1. Letter of patient request addressed to Dr. Corazon Ngelangel (President, Philippine Cancer Society)
2. Clinical Abstract (w/ Cancer Stage)
3. Original prescription + 1 photocopy
4. Treatment Protocol
5. Social Case Study (City Hall)
6. Certificate of Indigency (Brgy)
7. 2 photocopies of the patient's valid Govt ID

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD)

Frequency of claim: Every 3 Months

Requirements:

1. Latest Prescription
   • Original copy
   • With date, name of patient, and license number of doctor
2. Medical Abstract
   • Original copy
   • With date, name of patient, and license number of doctor
   • Issued not later than 3 months
3. Treatment Protocol
4. Price Quotation
   • (1) quotation from Globo Asiatico
5. Government - Issued ID
   • Patient
   • Representative, if applicable
6. Barangay Certificate of Indigency
   • Patient
   • Representative; if applicable
   • From City Hall (SSDD Department)
7. Social Case Study
8. Referral Letter Addressed to DSWD
   • Politicians
   • Congressman
   • Party List

The DSWD has its Crisis Intervention Program, and a part of it is the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program. To know more about the program, click here.

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES OFFICE  (PCSO)

Frequency of claim: Every 6 Months

Requirements:

• Latest Prescription
  • Original copy
  • With date, name of patient, and license number of doctor
• Medical Abstract
  • Original copy
  • With date, name of patient, and license number of doctor
• Treatment Protocol
• 3 Quotations from Different Suppliers
• Government - Issued ID
  • Patient
  • Representative; if applicable
• Barangay Certificate of Indigency
  • Patient
  • Representative; if applicable
  • From City Hall (SSDD Department)

Visit http://www.pcso.gov.ph/  for more information

INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (IMAP)

Under this PCSO program, medical assistance is given to individual patients through the issuance of guarantee letters to hospitals where the patients are confined. A guarantee letter is a certification issued to hospitals for a particular charity patient under the PCSO medical assistance program, where the agency assumes the obligation of settling the cost of hospitalization, including the medicines, medical, surgical, or blood supplies, and diagnostic procedures.

OBJECTIVES

General : Restoration of social functioning (Physical recovery) through medical assistance
Specific : Provide assistance for hospitalization expenses, laboratory procedures, and purchase of medicines, chemo drugs, dialysis solutions, antibiotics, implants, devices, and other medical needs.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Letter Request to Chairman/General Manager
Medical Abstract
Treatment Protocol
Bill/Quotation/Costing from Hospital Pharmacy/Supplies –
Laboratory Request/Medicine Prescription
Histopathology Result
Endorsement/Acceptance letter from Hospital Social Services/Credit Collection Office – Barangay DSWD endorsement

Request your doctor to assist you with the Medical Abstract, Treatment Protocol, Medicine Prescription, and Radiotherapy Needs. Always have a copy of your histopathology results – keep one file for your files.

Cueing at the PCSO requires early arrival (5 am) and much patience.

PCS also refers patients in need to PCSO for assistance.

PCSO HELP DESK IN AFFILIATED HOSPITALS

Specifically known as ASAP (At Source Ang Processing). This program aims to facilitate accessibility in the filing and processing of requests for Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) for indigent patients confined in the affiliated hospital. Patients NEED NOT TO GO TO PCSO office to file their request for assistance. They can immediately file their request and submit the necessary requirements at the PCSO Help Desk.

Prepare the following requirements:

1. Treatment Protocol
2. Prescription
3. Clinical Abstract
4. Biopsy Result
5. Letter of request addressed to:
   Jose Ferdinand Rojas II
   General Manager
   Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
   E. Rodriguez Sr., Avenue
   Quezon City, Metro Manila

For further inquiries, you may visit at Radiotherapy Bldg, Lung Center of the Philippines Complex, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, or you may also call their landline 8-426-3735; 8-921-7608

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

 Medical Financial Assistance sa Office of the President

Kung magfa-file ng financial medical assistance sa Office of the President (sa pamamagitan ng Presidential Action Center / Presidential Help Desk), importante na kumpleto agad ang requirements para iwas pabalik-balik.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (Kailangan sa lahat ng uri ng assistance)

Bago ka mag-file, siguraduhin na ready na ang mga ito:

1. Letter-Request

Naka-address sa Pangulo ng Pilipinas

May pirma ng pasyente o authorized representative

2. Social Case Study Report (SCSR)

Galing sa Licensed Registered Social Worker

3. Valid Government-Issued ID

Ng pasyente at representative (photocopy na may wet signature)

4. Authorization Letter

Kung representative ang mag-aasikaso

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DEPENDE SA URI NG MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

1. GAMOT / MAINTENANCE MEDICINE

• Clinical Abstract o Medical Certificate
• Prescription / Doctor’s Order (may pangalan, pirma, at license no.)
• Price Quotation mula sa botika

2. LABORATORY / DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

• Clinical Abstract o Medical Certificate
• Doctor’s Request / Order
• Price Quotation ng test/procedure
• Statement of GL (Guarantee Letter) Acceptance

3. HOSPITAL BILL ASSISTANCE

• Clinical Abstract o Medical Certificate
• Statement of Account / Hospital Bill / Running Balance
• Promissory Note o Certificate of Balance (kung discharged na)
• Statement of GL (Guarantee Letter) Acceptance

4. CHEMOTHERAPY / SPECIALTY TREATMENT

• Clinical Abstract o Medical Certificate
• Prescription ng doktor
• Treatment Protocol / Plan
• Price Quotation ng gamot o procedure
• Statement of GL (Guarantee Letter) Acceptance

5. IMPLANT / ASSISTIVE DEVICE (wheelchair, prosthetics, etc.)

• Clinical Abstract o Medical Certificate
• Doctor’s Order / Request
• Price Quotation
• Statement of GL (Guarantee Letter) Acceptance

6. BURIAL / FUNERAL ASSISTANCE

• Death Certificate
• Statement of Account / Funeral Contract
• Promissory Note (kung may balance pa)

MAHALAGANG PAALALA

• Original o Certified True Copy (CTC) ang documents
• Dapat malinaw ang name, signature, at license number ng doctor at social worker
• Ang IDs ay dapat may wet signature sa photocopy
• Pwede pa rin humingi ng additional requirements depende sa case

DISCLAIMER: This is for reference only based on available public information. Possible na magbago ang application process, requirements, at acceptance of applications depending sa office guidelines and updates.

OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT

Frequency of Claim: Every 3 months

REQUIREMENTS

• (Original copy of quotation)
• (Walk-in application only)
• Address: Jose P Laurel Sr, San Miguel 1005 Manila National Capital Region (Gate 1)

1. Latest Prescription
2. Medical Abstract
3. Treatment Protocol
4. 1 Quotation
5. Patient ID
6. Certificate of Indigency
7. Social Case Study

SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES

The following list of senators offers assistance to any patients from ANY GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL under the Department of Health. Patients must prepare the following documents:

1. Prescription
2. Laboratory Results
3. Social Case Study
4. Clinical Abstract
5. Treatment Protocol
6. Certificate of Indigency
7. Endorsement letter from the hospital
8. Billing from the hospital
9. Identification card of the patient and requester
10. Personal letter addressed to the following:

Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III
Senate Office: Rm. 606-609 & 1 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local no. 5548
Direct Line: (632) 8-822-9758

Senator Vicente C. Sotto III
Senate Office: Rm. 603 & 24 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local nos. 6501 to 6505
Direct Lines: (632) 8-659-5259 (Admin)/ (632) 8-804-0270 (Legis)

Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV
Senate Office: Rm. 510 & 5 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552 6601 local nos. 6512 / 8623
Direct Line: (632) 8-552-6747

Senator Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano
Senate Office: Rm. 602 & 11 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local no. 5520

Senator Leila De Lima
Senate Office: Rm. 502 & 16 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local nos. 5750 / (Rm. 16) 8619
Direct Lines: (Rm. 502) 8-807-8489 / (Rm. 16) 807-8580

Senator Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero
Senate Office: Rm. 517 & 10 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local nos. 6537 / 6540 / 8610
Direct Line: (632) 8-833-5034

Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV
Senate Office: Rm. 519 & 15 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local nos. 5666 / 5667
Direct Line: (632) 8-833-6257

Senator Maria Lourdes “Nancy” S. Binay
Senate Office: Rm. 523 & 14 (New Wing 5/F)
GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Trunk Lines: (632) 8-552-6601 to 70 local no. 8616
Direct Line: (632) 8-502-9477
*NOTE. Senator Nancy Binay only offers assistance to patients aged 0-17 years old.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS EVERY MONDAY (8 AM-5 PM)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The House of Representatives offers assistance to patients from the NATIONAL KIDNEY AND TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE, EAST AVENUE MEDICAL CENTER, and the PHILIPPINE HEART CENTER. Patients must prepare the following documents:

1. Medical Certificate
2. Prescription
3. Social Case Study
4. Clinical Abstract
5. Treatment Protocol
6. Certificate of Indigency

You may pass these documents at Constitutional Hills, Quezon City, every MONDAY (8 am-5 pm). For further inquiries, you may call the following numbers:

House of Representatives: 8-931-5001
National Kidney and Transplant Institute: (63) (2) 8-981-0300, 981-0400
East Avenue Medical Center: (632) 8-928-0611
Philippine Heart Center: (632) 8-925-2401

PHILHEALTH

Click here to know more about PhilHealth Coverage for Cancers.

OTHER INSTITUTIONS THAT OFFER ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS

REDEMPTORIST CHURCH (BACLARAN)
Redemptorist Church offers assistance to patients from the PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL, the PHILIPPINE CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER, the NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, and JOSE REYES MEDICAL CENTER. You can approach the SOCIAL SERVICE of these hospitals for more information, or you may call 8-832-1150.

GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION
GMA Kapuso Foundation offers assistance to patients aged 0-18 years old from ANY GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS. The patient must prepare the following documents:

1. Medical Certificate/Clinical Abstract
2. Social Case Study
3. Treatment Protocol

For more details, you may call their landline 8-928-4299 or you can go to 2/F Kapuso Center Samar St. Cor. Jamboree St., Diliman, Quezon City.

ABS-CBN TULONG CENTER
ABS-CBN Tulong Center offers assistance to patients from any government hospital. Patients must prepare the following documents:

1. Medical Abstract (Updated)
2. Prescription/Laboratory Request
3. Laboratory Results
4. Social Case Study
5. Referral from the hospital

You can pass these requirements at ABS-CBN Center Road, Mo. Ignacia St. in Quezon City, or you may also call their landline 8- 414-1296/8-414-5431

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH/QUIAPO CHURCH
St. John the Baptist Parish only offers MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Patients must submit the following requirements:

1. Clinical Abstract
2. Prescription
3. Social Indigency
4. Barangay Certificate
5. Identification card of the patient and the immediate family accompanying them

You can pass the following requirements every TUESDAY-FRIDAY (9 AM). For further inquiries, you may call their landline at 8-733-4945.

KYTHE FOUNDATION
Kythe Foundation offers assistance to KIDS CANCER PATIENTS from the Philippine Children’s Medical Center, National Children’s Hospital, Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, and the Philippine Orthopedic Center. You can approach KYTHE DESK COORDINATOR at these following hospitals. For more inquiries, you may call 8-376-3454 or visit them at Room 201, FSS 1 Bldg. #20 Sct. Tuason Corner St. Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City.

ANDRES SORIANO FOUNDATION
Andres Soriano Foundation offers assistance to patients with BREAST CANCER STAGE I-II or better. Patients must prepare the following:

1. Profile of patient, diagnosis (original or certified true copy of medical abstract and histopathology or biopsy results), history, plan of treatment/doctor’s report with his name, signature, and license number.
2. Names of medication needed (prescription of all drugs signed by the medical officer with his/her license number) and prices (include source of price information).
3. Letter of request for financial assistance from the patient.
4. Photocopy of the identification card with the latest picture of the requesting person with his/her signature on the back.
5. Personal letter addressed to:

LEMIA SIMBULAN
Executive Director
Andres Soriano Foundation
Andrew Avenue, Pasay City 1300

You may also call their landline 8-831-9941/8-834-0872