The Philippine healthcare system is not the best in the world. With the difficulty of accessing quality healthcare and the lack of cures for easily prevented diseases, it’s not surprising that the Philippines ranked 89th out of 166 countries when it comes to the ability to treat and cure illnesses. We also ranked 100th on health score, which assesses a population’s health and their access to resources to stay healthy.
Although the public and private healthcare systems in the country continue to advance, they still face some limitations that affect the services they offer and their accessibility. This makes accessing quality healthcare in the country challenging, even for the upper class. Considering this, you might be thinking about how helpful your insurance for medical emergencies really is. Let’s discuss how getting medical health insurance allows you to access better care and facilities.