Availers of GSIS hospitalization plan up 30.7% in 2007
The number of GSIS members and pensioners who availed of the GSIS Hospitalization Support Program (GHSP) increased by 30.7 percent in 2007 to 37,287 patients from 28,519 patients the year before.
Based on the data provided by the Medical Services Group of the GSIS, the cumulative number of the GHSP availers stood at 69,705 patients as of end-2007.
“Many have already benefited from the GHSP and many more will continue to benefit from this program,” said PGM Winston F. Garcia. “The GHSP is one of the most successful corporate social responsibility programs of the GSIS to date.”
Launched in 2004, the GHSP works like an exchange deal between the GSIS and the partner-hospitals. In exchange, the partner-hospitals provide discounts of up to 50 percent in their hospital bills to GSIS members and pensioners. The medical equipment remains the property of the GSIS.
The dependents of GSIS members are also covered by the GHSP.
Garcia added that the GHSP is also in accordance with the vision of President Arroyo to provide medical benefits to GSIS stake holders.
“This is actually the realization of the President’s vision for GSIS members and pensioners. We are pleased that so many have already availed of the discounts under this program. We’re looking to add more partner-hospitals in the future to benefit more members and pensioners.”
The partner-hospitals of the GSIS under the GHSP are the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in Manila; Capital Medical Center in Quezon City; Lorma Medical Center in San Fernando, La Union; Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu; Angeles University Foundation Medical Center in Pampanga; and Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital in Davao.
Among the benefits offered under the GHSP are discounts in medical services, including outpatient services and emergency cases, medicines, and discounts in professional fees of select physicians.
Patients can avail of a 50 percent discount if they use the medical equipment lent by the GSIS to the partner-hospital; 40 percent if they undergo special diagnostic procedures; 35 percent for common procedures; 30 percent on room rates; and 10 percent on professional fees including consultation fees. - Manila Bulletin, February 2.
Source: GSIS Layunin, Vol.4 Issue 3, March 2008