8.01.2015

Emergency Health Care is Just a Prepaid Card Away

Health is wealth. This is not just a saying for me coz I really believe nothing is more important than the safety and good health of my family. Prevention is key, but as parents, we always need to be prepared for emergency health needs and address our overall wellness. 


For our health needs, there are several options we can avail of, like getting health insurance. Unfortunately, many don't have access to HMOs. Mahirap magkasakit, and it's scary to think about health-related emergencies. Well, as a Smart brand ambassador, you can always expect me to be a bearer of good news from Smart. =)  This prepaid health card is the latest service from Smart and it can even be extended to family members and friends!

Smart eMoney Inc. (SMI), the financial services subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc., and PhilCare, one of the top HMO providers in the country today, have tied-up to provide easy and convenient access to health services. Simply load up your Smart Money account and you can buy any PhilCare prepaid health card as needed!

Here's how it works:
  • Smart users can conveniently purchase hospital and clinic health packages and pay through mobile devices using Smart Money
  • PhilCare's ER Vantage products provide Filipinos immediate access to quality and efficient emergency health care at very affordable prices
  • The emergency hospitalization cards are for individuals 6 months to 64 years old
  • Prepaid cards will be delivered straight to the users
  • Once the card is received, benefits may already be availed 7 days after successful SMS registration
Smart subscribers can choose from the following prepaid cards and pay using Smart Money:
  1. ER Vantage (Emergency Care and Hospitalization)
    • One-time use prepaid health card, which covers hospital emergency care leading to hospitalization
    • Includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
    • Nationwide access to over 400 PhilCare affiliated hospitals
    • Variants include:
      • ERV40 (P900 for health benefits of up to P40,000)
      • ERV60 (P1,100 for health benefits of up to P60,000)
      • ERV80 (P1,300 for health benefits of up to P80,000).
  2. ER Shield (ERS)
    • One-time use health card, which covers out-patient hospital emergency room care
      • Available for P800 with up to P50,000 in health benefits
    • Includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
    • Nationwide access to over 400 PhilCare affiliated hospitals
  3. Smart Check-Up (SCB)
    • Covers annual physical examination or pre-employment package available for P499 that includes tests such as:
      • Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, Chest X-Ray, Complete Blood Count, Urinalysis, and Fecalysis
    • SCB card can be used at any PhilCare Clinics and Hi-Precision Diagnostics branches in Metro Manila
For non-Smart Telecom subscribers, you can still purchase prepaid health cards through more than 30,000 Smart Padala centers nationwide and other Smart Telecom partner outlets. Simply go to your nearest Smart Padala outlet to avail of the cards. Transaction fee for purchasing these cards are only P2.50. 

You can also purchase directly from PhilCare’s website at www.philcare.com.ph/products. If you purchase through Smart eMoney, delivery for your card is free.  

Now, emergency health care is just a prepaid card away. As a mom, it's the easiest way to gain peace of mind, and of course, to live a #SmartLife. =)  


I'd love to know your thoughts on this post.  If you enjoyed this, feel free to share it!
Get instant updates:
My Mom-Friday on Facebook
Follow @mymomfriday on Twitter and Instagram
Also on Google Friend Connect, or Subscribe Via Email.
I try my best to reply and answer any questions you may have on each entry so check back if you've left one. Thank you and do visit again!
(Comments with links will automatically be flagged by Disqus.)