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HMO
IMS Wellth Care (IWC) HMO 2026: Coverage, Rules & Who Can Enroll
IMS Wellth Care (IWC) HMO explained: corporate-only enrollment (20+ principals), coverage rules, the 80% dependent rule, network size, and exclusions.
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Hive Health HMO 2026: SME Health Plans From 3 Employees
Hive Health runs on Health Plan Philippines Inc (HPPI), acquired 2023. SME-only from 3 employees, pre-existing conditions from Day 1, same-sex partners covered. No individual plans.
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KayaMed 2026: The Philippines' First Micro-HMO at ₱2,300 a Year
KayaMed is the Philippines' first IC-registered micro-HMO at ₱2,300/year. See the coverage limits, who can actually buy it, and how CARD MRI clients enroll.
Free Services
Measles Vaccine in the Philippines 2026: Free MR Shots & Rising Cases
Measles cases rose 45% in Q1 2026. Get the free MR vaccine at any health center under DOH's Ligtas Tigdas drive. Schedule, symptoms, and adult options inside.
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Kaiser HMO Philippines 2026: Short-Term & Long-Term Care Plans Explained
Kaiser International Healthgroup (PH) is not Kaiser Permanente. SEC-registered 2004, IC-licensed. See its Short-Term vs Long-Term plans, coverage, and how to apply.
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Complete List of Licensed HMOs in the Philippines 2026 (Insurance Commission)
Every IC-licensed HMO in the Philippines for 2026: company names, individual vs corporate-only status, published prices, and regulatory red flags to check first.
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Pacific Cross Philippines 2026: Health Plans, Prices & Coverage
Pacific Cross (formerly Blue Cross) 2026 prices for FlexiShield and Select plans by age, MBL tiers, PEC rules, and how to apply. Full published rate tables inside.
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Flexicare HMO 2026: Unilab's Corporate Health Benefits Arm Explained
Flexicare is Health Delivery System Inc.'s corporate-only HMO, part of the Unilab Group. No individual plans, no published prices — here's how it works.
Medical Assistance
Charity Wards (Service Wards) in the Philippines 2026: How to Get Admitted
Charity wards (now called service wards) offer free or heavily subsidized care at government hospitals. See who qualifies, how classification works, and how to apply in 2026.
Cost Guides
Ozempic Price in the Philippines 2026: Real Cost & Where to Buy Legally
Ozempic costs ₱7,650–₱11,368+ per pen in the Philippines as of mid-2026. See FDA registration status, prescription rules, and how to avoid counterfeit sellers.
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HMI (Health Maintenance, Inc.) 2026: The Philippines' Longest-Running HMO
HMI (Health Maintenance, Inc.) explained: how the 1981 HMO sells to individuals and companies, room-based programs, dental add-on rules, and its network.
Medical Assistance
Mayor's Office & LGU Medical Assistance 2026: How to Get Help From Your City
Every LGU runs its own medical assistance via the mayor's office or CSWDO/MSWDO. See the typical requirements, application flow, and how it stacks with national aid.
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