08/26/2026
We are all vulnerable in this world, and itβs just a matter of time before we realize that the most expensive rooms are not the rooms in the hotels weβve checked in, but the rooms inside the hospital when we get sick. π₯
Storytime muna:
This is the first time I needed to use my Kaiser HMO and Medical Insurance for an inpatient case. Months ago, I caught an infection that started like a simple pimple. Hindi ko masyadong pinansin because of my busy schedule and upcoming travels. Eventually, it needed to be removed thru surgery to avoid further complications.
Now, a single consultation with a Specialist can cost you around β±1,000ββ±1,500. Not including the transportation and food while waiting for the doctor and after your appointment. And this is not just a one time check-up. There are follow up check up, second opinions, laboratory tests, and other necessary procedures to determine the cause of your illness. Running hospital bill for 3 days is almost β±80,000 pesos na agad. Salamat Lord at naging smooth lang ang operation.
Thank you, MDH Doctors, Nurses and staff especially KAISER HEALTHCARE for being there along the way. This will be my testimony after how many years of teaching about the importance of having Healthcare and Insurance, this experience reminded me that we really need to make sure our own policies are active and can actually be used when medical emergencies and unforeseen circumstances happen. Hindi ako hihintong e share ka sa maraming tao.
To our Planholders: Please do not let your policies lapse. You will never know when you will need them. At least when the unexpected happens, you know that you are covered.
To those who are still in doubt about Healthcare and Insurance: Take action as early as possible. The younger you are, the more affordable the premiums can be, and you generally have better chances of getting approved.
Magkaiba po ang Short-Term HMO, Long-Term Healthcare, at Life Insurance (VUL). They supplement one another. Kaya dapat financially educated tayo sa mga bagay na ito at mga limitasyon nila. Maganda yung focus kana lang sa pagpapa galing and recovery, kaysa ma stress lalo dahil sa hospital bills na kailangan bayaran.
Because at the end of the day, if we can spend on the material things that are expensive, we should also prepare for situations like this that are unexpected but surely will happen to all of us.
Health is wealth, but being prepared gives you one less thing to worry about π Salamat sa nangumusta at prayers, family and friends. β€ Pahinga lang muna para lalaban ulit. πͺ