YAKAP in UCMed Kalusugan Center

I needed a break from writing columns about the corruption scandals in DPWH and the ongoing ICI investigations, that may lead to uncovering bigger amounts stolen, and involving more government officials, that I looked for government programs/ projects that work.

- Ruben Almendras

I stumbled onto government health services that seem to be doing well and getter better. At our age, my wife and I visit doctors and hospitals quite often for consultations and procedures, and enjoy the benefits provided by PhilHealth and senior citizens coverage and discounts.

Recently, I was invited to the UCMED Medical Center, one of the four hospitals we patronize, for the inauguration of PhilHealth's YAKAP program in the Kalusugan Center of the hospital. While the YAKAP program has been in government hospitals, it is now available in private clinics and hospitals. This is good and advantageous, as YAKAP in hospitals like UCMED have better diagnostic facilities, physicians and medicines which are free under the YAKAP program, and immediate access to urgent care or hospitalization if necessary. This program also includes the PhilHealth's “GAMOT” project which provides free drug benefit package for outpatients.