MANILA, (PIA) — The Malabon City government is aiming to provide insurance coverage to its 10,000 key stakeholders, Mayor Jeannie Sandoval announced Monday.
This, after the city partnered with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to implement the Membership Accident Assistance Benefits (MAAB) Program for employees and other sectors in the city, in an effort to enhance health services for its residents.
The MAAB Program aims to enroll over 10,000 individuals, including casual and contractual employees, job order employees, members of the Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (JODA), Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA), ETRIKE Association members, and active Rescue and Fire Volunteer Groups in Malabon.
Mayor Jeannie officially launched the program by signing a memorandum of agreement alongside PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, PRC-Malabon Chapter Chairman Ricky Sandoval, City Administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete, PRC-Malabon Fund Generation Committee Chairperson Ms. Flerida Marcelo, and PRC-Malabon Officer-in-Charge Ms. Julie Legaspi.
“Sinisikap po ng ating lokal na pamahalaan na bawat isa sa atin ay magkaroon ng seguridad at kasiguruhan sa kanilang kalusugan at kaligtasan ano man ang panahon. Kaya ikinagagalak ko po ang ating pakikipagtulungan sa Philippine Red Cross para sa isang napakahalaga at napakagandang programang ipatutupad sa ating lungsod,” Sandoval said. “Ngayon, mas mapapabuti pa natin ang mga serbisyong pangkalusugan hindi lang para sa mga regular na mga empleyado ng lungsod, kundi sa lahat ng mga kawani at mga sektor sa ating lipunan na may mahahalagang ambag sa ating pag-unlad.”
James Paragas, a cityhall worker welcomed the initiative and said it would help them during unfortunate events.
“This is a great help for individuals without any insurance coverage, especially since it will be handled by the Philippine Red Cross,” he said in Filipino.
“It’s good that the administration of Mayor Jeannie is looking after us Malabueños,” he added.
The program offers comprehensive insurance coverage that includes protection against accidental death, disablement, and dismemberment, as well as a daily hospital allowance for illness and burial assistance.
Beneficiaries will be granted Premier Gold Membership, entitling them to benefits such as:
- P200,000 cash aid for accidental death, disablement, and dismemberment
- P200,000 for unprovoked murder and assault
- P10,000 for accidental medical reimbursement
- P5,000 burial benefit
- P200 daily hospital allowance (for up to 60 days)
A Premier Silver Membership option will also be available, offering reduced benefits:
- P100,000 cash aid for accidental death, disablement, and dismemberment
- P100,000 for unprovoked murder and assault
- P10,000 for accidental medical reimbursement
- P5,000 burial benefit
- P200 daily hospital allowance (for up to 60 days)
- Beneficiaries will receive an identification card to present to the PRC when availing of the insurance coverage.
The local government reaffirms its commitment to support the program and will continue collaborating with the Philippine Red Cross in organizing training sessions, blood donation drives, and other essential services for Malabuenos in times of need.
“This way, we can make our fellow Malabueños feel better that we are ready to help and support them when they need it, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross,” said City Administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete.
“The signing of this agreement is a symbol of cooperation for the improvement of health and safety programs. You can count on the city government, led by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, to continue implementing programs that prioritize each individual for their future. We are always ready,” he added. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
