QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — People who need help buying medicines can now use guarantee letters (GL) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at select pharmacies in the Philippines.
A DSWD guarantee letter is a document that ensures the cost of medicines or services will be covered for the person in need.
“Under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, the DSWD has been engaging with selected pharmacies to help poor clients to purchase their medicine needs through the DSWD-issued GLs,” said DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao.
- Globo Asiatico Enterprises, Inc.
- Onco Care Pharma Corporation
- Urology Med Care, Inc.
- Complete Solution Pharmacy and General Merchandise
- Haran Pharmaceutical Product Distribution Ltd. Co.
- Keminfinity, Inc.; Medinfinity, Inc.
- JCS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Interpharma Solutions Philippines, Inc.
- Pharmacies under the Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP)
DSWD’s AICS program helps people in need by providing medical, burial, transportation, education, food, or financial aid, based on the assessment of social workers.
Requirements:
- Valid I.D
- Medical Certificate or Clinical Abstract
- Discharge Summary
- Certificate of Confinement
- Alagang Pinoy Tagubilin Form
Additional documents:
For hospital bill
- Temporary/Final Hospital Bill/Statement of Account (Outstanding Balance) with the complete name and signature of the billing clerk.
- Certificate of Balance/Promissory Note) If the patient has already been discharged and has an outstanding balance.
For medicine:
- Doctor’s prescription
- Treatment protocol
For medical procedures:
- Laboratory Request
- Laboratory Protocol
- Doctor’s Order
- Official Price Quotation
For therapy and other needed medications:
- Treatment Protocol
- Philhealth Certification
- Doctor’s Prescription
- Doctor’s Order
- Quotation
- Psychiatrist/Psychologist Certification
Visit the nearest DSWD Field Office in your area.
Step 1: Screening
Bring the required documents for verification by DSWD officers.
Step 2: Interview and Assessment
A social worker will conduct an interview, assess your request, and provide recommendations based on the program’s guidelines.
Step 3: Review and Approval
The social worker’s assessment and recommendation will be reviewed and approved by an approving officer.
Step 4: Release of Cash Assistance
Once approved, the assistance will be given to the beneficiary.
For more information, visit DSWD’s website: https://aics.dswd.gov.ph (GLDG/PIA-NCR)
