Guide on DSWD Medical Cash Assistance Requirements for Application
Here is a list of the documentary requirements in applying for the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer for indigent Filipinos.
One of the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development or DSWD is the AICS — the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations. Under it, offers the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance for indigent Filipinos who cannot pay for their hospitalization or medical treatment and procedures including surgeries.
To apply for the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer, here are the general requirements that must be submitted to the government agency:
- Medical Certificate from a licensed doctor or physician
- Discharge Summary from the hospital
- Death Summary if the patient passed away
- Temporary or Final Hospital Bill
- Statement of Account from the hospital
- Certificate of Balance from the hospital
- Doctor’s Presciptions
- Treatment Protocol from the attending physician
Aside from the aforementioned general requirements in applying for the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer, there are also specific documents that must be submitted for certain cases. Here are the other DSWD Medical Cash Assistance requirements:
For Medical Procedures. The following documents must bear the signature of the doctor or the attending physician and the request must have been made not older than three (3) months:
- laboratory protocol
- laboratory request
- doctor’s order
For Therapy and Other Treatments. Here are the additional documentary requirements which must bear the signature of the doctor or the attending physician and the request must have been made not older than three (3) months:
- PhilHealth Certificate
- Psychiatrist Certification indicating the doctor’s signature and license number
- Quotation including the full amount to be paid, must be signed by the issuing officer
The DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer targets individuals who have no financially capacity to cover the cost of their hospitalization or medical treatment. Thus, the government agency do thorough screening of the applications.
