Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have long been considered modern-day heroes; the sacrifices that they make to provide a better future for their loved ones cannot be overstated. The distance between migrant workers and their families makes it difficult for them to be there when they are needed the most, such as during medical emergencies.
Global digital healthcare company asistensi aims to address this concern with their launch in the Philippines by focusing on providing healthcare coverage to families of migrant workers.
“Health is a priority but oftentimes only dealt with on a per-need basis and investments in this aspect often take the backseat to more pressing concerns. This is the gap we want to address – we want migrant workers to have peace of mind that in the event of sudden need, OFW’s families in the Philippines can be covered by a healthcare plan that relieves them of immediate financial stress and allows them to focus on the health issues at hand,” Bjorn Pardo, Managing Director, asistensi Philippines shared.
Based in Spain, asistensi sets itself apart from other companies that offer healthcare plans across the world by utilizing the advantage of technology and making comprehensive healthcare accessible to anyone who may need it.
asistensi’s digital end-to-end healthcare plans can be purchased online from any country. Once a healthcare package is availed, family and relatives back home are eligible for unlimited telemedicine 24/7, ambulance service, home and in-clinic primary care, laboratory tests, medication delivery, access to major hospitals, and hospitalization and surgery coverage.
To do this in the Philippines, asistensi has partnered with local medical leaders such as Hi-Precision Diagnostics, Argonix, Home Healthcare, Lifeline 16911 and its primary HMO partner, Maxicare. “We are honored to be working with asistensi toward our shared goal of helping Filipinos live their best life,” shares Maxicare CEO, Sean Argos. “We believe that the best healthcare should be convenient and accessible to all, especially to OFWs and their loved ones at home. Through this partnership, they can benefit from Maxicare’s network of accredited hospitals in cases of emergency.”
Eligibility for asistensi’s plans is broader compared to other services, making it more readily available for Filipinos. This includes eligibility for those up to 85 years old and coverage for pre-existing conditions. Services are available 24/7 Mondays through Sundays with a 96% satisfaction in response time for as low as PHP 866.00 a month for their digital healthcare plans.
