The rainy season is here and it brings a number of illnesses with it. According to the Department of Health (DOH), the public should watch out for water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid fever and vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria. They advise people to get on top of their health by building their body’s resistance and maintaining good hygiene throughout the coming months. But it’s equally important to get a health plan to help cover preventive or emergency care expenses whenever needed.

See, when it comes to people’s health, prevention is always better than a cure. Most illnesses, including some of the ones mentioned above, can be treated or at times even prevented if detected early. That’s why a lot of doctors ask their patients to see them regularly and not just when they’re feeling ill. Regular visits let doctors get a better sense of a patient’s overall health, allowing them to better identify potential problems before they become serious and recommend appropriate lifestyle changes or treatment.

Visiting a doctor, however, can be quite expensive. And it’s usually the reason most people cite as to why they skip visits. The problem is there’s always a chance that illnesses or conditions can develop into something more serious and it’s difficult to be sure without consulting a medical expert. Missing check-ups can prolong detection and treatment, which later leads to complications and more expensive medical expenses.

It’s important to develop a habit of regularly consulting with a doctor, especially during the rainy season when certain diseases are a lot more common. To help everyone out with this, we at Maria Health have partnered with some of the country’s top health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to make year-long unlimited checkup plans more affordable and accessible to everyone. Our website houses an extensive list of plans featuring PhilCare unli-CONSULT, Philcare Smart Check Up, Medicard RxER, Medicard Health Plus, and Maxicare Prima Silver or Gold.

Philcare Prepaid Unli-Consult Plans

The PhilCare unli-CONSULT plans let users enjoy one year of unlimited medical as well as dental consultations with accredited specialists for the one-time fee of P3,600 for adults; P3,700 for kids; and P5,000 for seniors (65 years old and above). Stay at peak health by pairing this plan with the PhilCare Smart Check Up, which provides users with a full annual physical exam for only P499.

MediCard's Prepaid Consultation Cards

The Medicard RxER plan, meanwhile, offers one year of unlimited doctor consultations and emergency coverage of up to P20,000 for the one-time of P1,998. Those looking for a comprehensive preventive care plan may want to check out the Medicard Health Plus, which provides users with one year of unlimited doctor consultations, an annual physical exam, and one dental cleaning session for the low price of P1,100.

Maxicare's Prepaid Consultation Cards 

The Maxicare Prima Silver and Gold plans cover one year of unlimited consultations and important laboratory tests including but not limited to urinalysis, complete blood count, and lipid studies to name a few. The Silver plan is for people ages 59 and below while the Gold plan is for those ages 60 and above. The plans cost P4,999 and P12,999 respectively.

Seeing a doctor regularly is a crucial preventive measure that can save people from severe illnesses. Start scheduling doctor appointments today by getting covered with any of the aforementioned plans above by visiting https://mariahealth.ph/prepaid now.

Buy yourself and your family an emergency healthcare plan now.