Why medical care in the Philippines can be a Nightmare!@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234In this video, we explore both the good and not so good medical care and experiences in the Philippines
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@user-eb7rv4hc7e7 ай бұрын
How about a video of Baby Mae changing your diaper
@Andy-tw9pw7 ай бұрын
You are one very sick f$#@ for posting awful comments like this.
@Behemoth663 ай бұрын
Just because she’s rough looking doesn’t mean you have to be mean to her. Over 78% if the world is unattractive/ugly
@josephbarrett49387 ай бұрын
This is excellent Paul. Doing the community a great service. If I had a serious health condition or over the age of 60 I dont think I would move to the Philippines. Your health is your wealth.
@frankkluz97877 ай бұрын
Depends - none of us are going to live forever. Once you get well into your 70's nobody wants to insure you for less than $800/mo. ! > The US included !!! --- We all must face our mortality sooner or later ? If your very wealthy maybe you can stretch it a bit - but many of them die young ?!?!?
@kevinandgemma77407 ай бұрын
We have seen the good the bad the rip off and the ugly side of medical system in the Philippines .. Starting with Gemma's heart operation on going check ups and costs ..It is scary, well over one million peso and counting ..Ouch ..😊😊 it is also who you know that is a big help , yes pay before you leave which we did ..
@jacked67 ай бұрын
Your health absolutely is the most important thing to have. Definitely when I get old like over 70 i will only travel part time and stay at home for my healthcare. The healthcare in third world countries are a joke.
@napoleonmdusa88777 ай бұрын
@@delbrett2257 No. One can't sign up for Medicare until age 65. I turn 65 in Sept2024 and my Medicare Part A & B will cost me about $350/month plus what coverage & cost I select for prescription medications and in addition, if I want to add coverage to cover the "gaps" in Medicare ($50 to $200 per month depending on where you live and what you select). Also, from what I understand, one has to sign up for Medicare at age 65 (plus/minus 3 months) to be accepted automatically. Otherwise, if one delays, there is a 10% per year delayed penalty for life and the likelihood that one will have to go through medical underwriting (i.e. health check) evaluation before knowing if one got accepted into Medicare. It really sucks to get stuck with the penalties and medical underwriting later just because I plan to initially retire living overseas (with local insurance in that country) for 5 years or more before deciding if I should move back to America due to "old age" complications that make living overseas difficult.
@RetireandGo7 ай бұрын
Thailand does have excellent care and affordable and it’s only a flight away
@user-bf9sk5wl5z7 ай бұрын
Paul ...I spent almost 2 decades in Thailand. Health care there was by far the best of any place in the world and I've traveled extensively. Not expensive, most of the doctors I saw were American educated, my waiting time to see a rural doctor was no more then 1/2 hour. They "listened" to the patient which is a novelty. In the states now for 2 years and can't even see a doctor nor get any health care. Thanks for the video and the info. Best wishes.
@jacked67 ай бұрын
It can get very expensive there too. Depends on many factors. Singapore and South Korea though have really good health care, great quality and shorter waits
@les85187 ай бұрын
I have been living in Thailand for 14 years. Most of the doctors in Thailand have not been American educated. Some in Bangkok and other major centres perhaps. Some of the doctors in the provinces are terrible and are full of bull. I have had a few medical problems, also in hospital a few times. In saying that. There some excellent doctors as well. But you have to look for them. Many Thai who have trained in Thailand do not come up to anywhere the standard of western trained doctors. And that is a fact. The nurses in Thailand. While perhaps not as highly trained as there western counter parts. Are excellent. It is easy to see a doctor here . And admittance to hospitals is quick. and if one is thinking of serious major surgery. I highly recommend majors cities like Bangkok.
@Eric-kn4yn5 ай бұрын
Good health care. Fake news
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @user-bf9sk5wl5z Appreciate your insights on healthcare in Thailand! We've also had good experiences with medical care here in Dumaguete.
@nivid017 ай бұрын
What’s wrong with Mae’s neck? She can’t seem to hold her head in the vertical position! Paul, you might need to get Mae’s neck looked at, at a hospital as soon as possible!
@danmcqueen52957 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul and Mae! The impression I'm getting (correct me if I'm wrong) is, if you have serious health issues, and you still want to move to the PI, there may be better options than Dumaguete.
@merlie12547 ай бұрын
People are telling me that in Metro Manila, healthcare is better. We experienced the healthcare there in 2015 and there’s no way I would live there.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @danmcqueen5295 Appreciate your concern, but our experience is unique to our situation. We've found good care here.
@loneranger6687 ай бұрын
Paul. I really enjoyed both your video and Mae's. Both were very informative, respectively! Happy New Year to you guys and your families in America & the Philippines.
@reedpeterson7197 ай бұрын
Fractured my hip six weeks ago, did hip surgery at ACE hospital. The care and hospitality from surgeons to orderlies was great, surgery went well by a great Doctor. If you need to go to the hospital bring a fat stack of cash and have someone to help with payments.
@aaba14737 ай бұрын
@@davidsteck413 Or fly to a 2nd world country to get 1st world treatment for the price of 3rd world. Then go for a holiday with the monies you saved by NOT staying in the US. 😂
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @reedpeterson719 Glad to hear your experience at ACE hospital was positive! We've had good experiences with medical care here too. Cash and a support person are indeed helpful.
@Bruce-fd9lm7 ай бұрын
Retired expat from the US living in Thailand 5 1/2 years Health care excellent here, world class. And very affordable.
@TheAlsadler7 ай бұрын
I understand there is a lot of medical tourism and I hear all good news since Thailand has all the latest equipment and the drs are very qualified.
@troymoses84057 ай бұрын
Excellent Paul and Mae!! We’ve never had a an issue with the care provided, but getting admitted was our issue. Vicky had a bacterial infection on her brain, she had the moneys in her account, but couldn’t remember her pin #. So me being here in the states, I ask the clerk if she would take my CC, she replied no, because I wasn’t there in person. Then I suggested to use Vicky’s bank card as credit, the clerks reply was, if she’s not in the right frame of mind to remember her pin#, then she’s not in the right frame of mind to authorize the usage of her card. I was livid, she’s the patient, do you want payment or not. Bottom line, I was able to transfer the moneys to her sister for cash pickup, then she was admitted after about 8hrs. And yes Vicky has Phil health as well.
@Dan-xx5jq7 ай бұрын
oh man, what a nightmare. So folk can be so cruel. It is like the get pleasure seeing other people suffer. And who died and made them God?
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @troymoses8405 Thanks for sharing your experience! We've had similar issues with paperwork and insurance in the Philippines too.
@tedmitchell2267 ай бұрын
Well Paul, good to know this info. Another issue here in the states is Dental, Medicare doesn't help with that, so I ended up going to Mexico, not a fun experience but very much cheaper, I did save over $20,000 by going there because I was needing a bunch of crowns. Now I most likely would have saved more in the Philippines but that plane ride wasn't something I would look forward too coming from Michigan
@robertf577 ай бұрын
Went to Silliman Medical recently. Took 3.5 hours to see a doctor. Once I was called from the waiting area into the doctor's office, I found myself in a 15' x 15' inner waiting area with nine sick people where I had to wait an hour. Made multiple trips back and forth between the lab area and the payment desk before I could get labs done. On the way out, I saw multiple sick people laying on gurneys outside the hospital in front of the emergency entrance. I would be very afraid of becoming seriously ill in Dumaguete.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @robertf57 Sorry to hear that was your experience at Silliman Medical. We've had similar issues with medical care here.
@robertf572 ай бұрын
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Thanks, Paul. It's things like this that make me lean towards Thailand. By the way, it was nice to run into you at the coffee shop there in Dumaguete right before New Year's. Take care!
@kevink12147 ай бұрын
Great information everyone needs to hear and understand. If you have something major, you might not have the time nor the medical staff to get you home to use Medicare.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @kevink1214 Thanks for sharing! We're glad we could help spread awareness about healthcare in the Philippines.
@teddykluk7 ай бұрын
I’m conflicted with living in the Philippines. Love the country and roll the dice on healthcare or just visit now and then and keep my ass in the USA? I’m still not sure. Healthcare in the USA can also be a nightmare especially for someone with low health literacy, but the quality is unparalleled, especially emergency services. I did obtained care at Salman University center (after a prolonged wait) for a sprained ankle after falling off a motorcycle, and the orthopedic surgeon was fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. The whole experience including consultation, X-RAY and MRI cost me $170. Not shabby at all, but the long wait to see the doctor wasn’t pleasant. And moreover I take high end medicines here in the USA they’ve never heard of in the Phillies. As an MD myself, it’s really more risky out there but life itself is a risky venture. I might just roll the dice 😂
@waterbug11357 ай бұрын
Yes, that's my impression too. In the US it's the wait that could kill you. And many men are especially not keen to wait or deal with the maze of complexity. So sure medical care in the US is great IF you can get in and persevere all the barriers to reach that one doctor who understands your issue. For example I was living with a woman who developed sudden and severe abdominal pain. In the ER for 3 hours, many tests. Then a shift change and the next ER doctor diagnosed gallbladder stones. Bought in a doctor who did lots of gallbladder surgeries and problem solved. All doctors seem to be specialists in a few areas. The system for diagnosing is the problem. What attracts me to SE Asia is doctors are as good as in the US but I can get into to see a specialist in a few hours, a day or two. And the doctor will spend time with a patient. In the US doctors are almost always on a clock...7 minutes to get the patient out. The danger is the doctor is under pressure to diagnose and stay with that diagnosis. On cost...I get free healthcare vs Medicaid. I went to the ER for a problem that turned out not to be a problem at all. After a 3 hour wait I saw a doctor for literally 3 minutes which imo was the right amount of time as I was just looking for a professional opinion on whether this was an issue or not. 2 weeks later I get a letter in the mail that I owe that doctor $450 because he wasn't associated with the hospital or something that I didn't understand. No one of course told me ahead of time..."Do you want to see this doctor for $450?" You get no choice at all in how much you will be charged in the US. If a doctor wants to charge you $10,000 for applying a bandage they can and you're responsible to pay it. I like the system in SE Asia much better where costs are much more up front.
@jacked67 ай бұрын
@@waterbug1135you get what you pay for. If you're old enough to get subsidized healthcare then just stay in US and make frequent trips to Asia. Health is something you should never cheap out on. Waiting times are an issue anywhere
@jawabens58867 ай бұрын
In the Philippines has gone hazardous in the Philippines
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @teddykluk I understand your concern. We've had similar experiences with healthcare in Dumaguete. It's crucial to weigh pros and cons when choosing where to receive medical care.
@crewfamilyphilippines7 ай бұрын
I was very surprised at Ace. I was never asked for any insurance and upfront payment. I had good experience with them. I felt like I was in an American hospital. I have had bad experiences at others. I can’t say anything really good or bad. I can only speak from my experience
@tombkk13227 ай бұрын
Good to hear from you Monty. Hope you are doing well.
@geraldhunt48787 ай бұрын
What does ACE stand for?
@crewfamilyphilippines7 ай бұрын
@@tombkk1322 I’m doing okay Tom 😊
@paulk84447 ай бұрын
I think you bounced back really well and so impressed as i want to utilize your same doctor,.. I visited with your pretty wife as you were resting when i came by to say Hi.. So glad as a fellow contractor and previous Heart attack myself
@BC195727 ай бұрын
Paul can you clarify what you said about having the same coverage as baby Mae? While the citizens coverage covers operations, I don't believe expats are covered for operations. I know a expat that paid his 200k hospital bill and philhealth paid a measly 8k. Philhealth cost 17-18k yearly for the expats so it seems that philhealth paying 8k on a 200k bill is very insufficient when your paying 17-18k a year. By the way, good video. 😊
@monstadable7 ай бұрын
Philhealth generally excludes foreigners from catastrophic health care.
@egovorch7 ай бұрын
Great info…we should never take our health for granted….living here can change your medical condition quickly….
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @egovorch Thanks, I completely agree! We've learned to appreciate quality healthcare here.
@Macjohn14197 ай бұрын
You can’t beat healthcare in the States or other western countries. At our age that is the foremost factor if thinking of moving abroad, especially the Philippines. I prefer my comfort staying right where I am.
@gemox32257 ай бұрын
Thailand is pretty good for Healthcare as long as you go to the private hospitals. The Philippines is generally not very good. I wouldn't go there to retire.
@robocop5817 ай бұрын
@@henryreinders3031 A lady in BC recently died after waiting 14 hours in ER with internal bleeding. Another lady died a few months ago, went home because the wait in ER was too long. She dropped dead at home. As for family doctors, one in five Canadians don't have one. My brother went to a walk in clinic in Vancouver and he asked the doctor if he has a family doctor. That doctor said he also doesn't have a family doctor.
@Andy-tw9pw7 ай бұрын
I can tell you from experience that I would rather be rushed to a hospital in Thailand than one in Australia. I haven't been to a Philippine hospital yet.
@Macjohn14197 ай бұрын
@@henryreinders3031, I’ve visited Canada on several occasions and needed to visit a local hospital for minor treatment. Yes, their healthcare system is questionable unless you have cash. Being from the States, I didn’t qualify for their healthcare. When I said I’ll pay cash, all the doors opened up and the locals were pushed by the side. Some were waiting for hours. I was in and out within a half hour.
@jacked67 ай бұрын
Thailand healthcare can get super pricy too. Don't think it's so cheap there like it used to be. Private hospitals there are better quality than public but much more costly. Stop thinking about the cost and worry about quality.
@lavonyoung23667 ай бұрын
The only thing that bothers me is the price of medicine and that while in the hospital the doctor may prescribe medicine that they don't have in the hospital so someone needs to go to an outside pharmacy to get it.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @lavonyoung2366 Medicine prices can be a challenge, and having to run errands for meds outside hospitals can be frustrating!
@davidpebley7 ай бұрын
Going home (US) to get my annual maintenance check up and handle some other things after the NewYears. . Healthcare is a major issue here in Philippines. Even though we don't have any preexisting conditions, it's one of those things here that weighs heavy on my mind. You could die here from something that could have been treated in most western countries and resolved, put into remission, etc rather routinely. If your health is as important as it should be, keep your eyes wide open.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @davidpebley Understandable concerns, mate! We've had similar experiences. Wishing you a smooth trip back home for your check-up.
@jeremiethomas80057 ай бұрын
Ahhh, the Philippines. Where even the DOCTORS are "out of stock, sir!" :D
@kjr971457 ай бұрын
I’m 77 and cannot get healthcare plan. Luckily, I’m very healthy, not on any meds. I go for a checkup every year
@jacked67 ай бұрын
Good for you! My parents are in early 70s and haven't had anything serious either. Keep active and healthy! I'd just make short travel trips and keep your healthcare at home.
@user-sx2wm6hs5q7 ай бұрын
I want to set the record straight. I did my undergrad at the University of Indiana. I wanted to do further education at Notre Dame but I couldn’t afford it. They wanted $60,000 US per year. So I talked to the Navy recruiting office and they agreed to pay my university costs at Notre Dame if I gave the Navy 4 years. So at the U.S. Navy’s expense, I completed my Masters and PHD at Notre Dame. I then entered the Navy and completed 4 years service. In the Navy, I worked in the area of hospital health care administration. I was 30 when I left the Navy and walked straight into a hospital CEO job in Chicago. From there I spent 25 years working as a hospital CEO and President in places like India, Hong Kong, Bangkok (2 different stints over 6 years), Manila (2 years) and Phnom Penh. I finished up my career in Dubai and retired from there in September 2022 (my Filipino girlfriend Sheila is still there as she works as a police officer there and has done so for 6 years). My next hospital posting after Chicago was in 2008 to a hospital in Cambodia. I was offered Jersey City and Cambodia. When I arrived in Cambodia in 2008, there was only 4 paved roads. Somehow in the late 1990’s, I also first visited Cambodia. At that time there were only 2 paved roads. I spent one year there then. Also, somehow despite being in Cambodia, I still managed in the 6 years up to 2010 to work as hospital CEO and President at a hospital in Bangkok (before transferring to Hua Hin). I earned $500,000 US for this and my apartment was 1,200 square feet and only cost $300 which my employer paid for. I get confused about this but the hospital had between 16,000 and 100,000 employees. Between 2008 and 2010, there was political unrest between the redshirts and the yellowshirts. Supporters of the military blocked access to the hospital and demanded money from people trying to enter the hospital. I arranged that over $1,000,000 was paid to allow people to enter the hospital. Then a reporter from the Bangkok Post came to see me. I expressed my frustrations to them. Then the next day, I was featured in a front page article in the Bangkok Post. As a result of this I was arrested and taken to jail. I had never had so much as a parking ticket before this. I was initially put into a cell with about 40 others. I still don’t mind pooping in a bucket because of this experience. I was then put in a cell with a notorious Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout (even though I know him personally, I pronounce his name as ‘bowt’ when everyone else, including him, pronounces it ‘boot’). Vicktor is known as the Merchant of Death. I spent 21 or 22 days total in the Thai prison and in that time I went from weighing 240 pounds to 182 pounds. I wouldn’t have minded the diet of rice and cucumber soup but I hate cucumbers. The US Government then arranged my release and a one-day visa for Cambodia. After travelling from Survarnabhumi to Phnom Penh, I returned to the US where the first thing I did was eat some Taco Bell. The Thai government blacklisted me from visiting Thailand but this was lifted after several years and I have returned several times since. After my Taco Bell, I didn’t stay long in the US as I had a hospital CEO placement at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong. I was in Hong Kong from 2010 to 2012. I had a car there but could only drive it to work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays due to the vehicle having red registration plates. I had to catch public transport the other days. Parking fees were more per month than my condo cost me when I lived in Dumaguete. I get a bit confused but when I lived in Hong Kong, I either had a 250 square foot, 1 bedroom apartment which cost $4,000 US per month or a 376 square foot, 1 bedroom apartment which cost $3,000 per month. During the 2012 to 2022 year period, I worked in the other places I have earlier mentioned. I also visited mainland China on and off for 6 years. In 2021, I spent 9 months in Cambodia, 2 in Phnom Penh and 7 in Siem Reap. I bought a Honda CRV when I was there which I had to get the windows tinted to the darkest tint as I kept getting targeted in a made up offence scam by the corrupt Cambodian Police. My fluent Khmer was of no use when trying to get out of paying the police fines. I only lost a few hundred bucks when I sold that Honda. I still have a car stashed away in Dumaguete which I will have to deal with upon my return to the Philippines. That will be after the college football season. I think the Crimson Tide are back and a sure thing.
@dosbaggos55757 ай бұрын
When's the movie out?
@brock96597 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks for rehashing the Paul Cardwell fake reality story.
@brock96597 ай бұрын
(I'm referring to Paul Cardwell, not Paul "Old Dog")
@user-sx2wm6hs5q7 ай бұрын
I went on a number of different Duma vloggers channels and told bits and pieces of my history. There was a need for me to consolidate it into one concise history. As you can see, when you put everything I said all together it all makes perfect sense.I just don't understand why there are so many doubters and haters. You wait. You will see. I will win the Philippine vlogger popularity contest. I will. @@brock9659
@user-sx2wm6hs5q7 ай бұрын
Yes, I know. Lieutenant Paul D Cardwell (Ret.). That's me!!!!@@brock9659
@silverliner48947 ай бұрын
As you said recently Paul, the lack of infrastructure is something that needs to be taken into consideration
@udirtypuppy51747 ай бұрын
the average age of a Filipino male lifespan is 67 yrs old. 72 for women. Health care is the reason for this.
@renelecoustre35307 ай бұрын
hI Paul...Sorry for you heart attack....you are a nice guy...i am 65 next years now i hope to see you some day...in Philippines..Happy new years 2024...and May....
@rudolfbauer78807 ай бұрын
I am married to a philippina since 27 years and have property here since 2004. I am German and finaly moved to Polomolok, South Cotabato in May 2019 to live on my pension etc. I had a stroke last August and got good treatment and after hospital care and that only was possible due to the knowledge of people at the right position. You are right to say that the Philippines is short on qualified doctors and nurses.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @rudolfbauer7880 Thank you for sharing your experience, appreciate your input!
@gregoryfrench86547 ай бұрын
Paul the only thing I don't understand is all the negative coming out of the Philippines about their health care but you're still there aren't you worried for yourself have you ever decided you wanted to bring your wife back to the states with you instead of living your whole life in the Philippines I'm just saying
@Dan-xx5jq7 ай бұрын
he was able to go next door to Thailand to get all his tests done with decent facilities. You can't blame the Philippines. They have suffered a lot of natural disasters lately, with cyclones that ravaged the islands. Places that were not supposed to get hit, were torn apart. It costs tons of money for just recovery. Very little money if left over for progress if you get so many major storms hit like they did. They are resilient people but it does not mean it does not take a toll on their financial budget. I worry for the PI as these storms are getting wilder and more frequent. I know because I live in hurricane alley in the US. It might be its just the nature of the planet from time to time, who knows! I just know from painful experiences, that it is real. if I could get out of my State I would!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @gregoryfrench8654 We chose to stay here because we love the quality of life and the people. We're grateful for our experiences.
@boatnic7 ай бұрын
Great video Paul. The Philippines sounds like a nightmare.
@michaelstewart3997 ай бұрын
In bohol go to ACE but do bring cash or insurance NEVER TAKE A PRIVATE ROOM always stay in the watd
@frankkluz97877 ай бұрын
Dumaguete is what would be called in the US - a - "cow town" - and they are not well known for state of the art care ! --- Apparently the 20K php (cash) is enough to get you in the door ? Haven't heard that before ! Can you elaborate just a bit ??? --- Might be a good reason to stay reasonably close to Manila or Cebu or even Iloilo - for some 'competent' care - if - needed ?!? --- Finding a 'special' - "specialist" -- before -- you really need one is crucial I would think ? - - - Really appreciate the 'heads up' here Paul. > Happy Holidays to you & yours ! ! !
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @frankkluz9787 Thanks for understanding Dumaguete's limitations, we've learned to navigate its healthcare system. Cash payments can be a reality, but it's crucial to research specialists beforehand.
@egovorch7 ай бұрын
Paul, I wanted to ask a question about the issue you mentioned about your stent procedure you had. Did you adopt a plant based diet after that? Has being in Phills effected your diet choices as far as what types of healthy food choices you have?
@Sammiinthephilippines7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this kuya. Ate me miss you po.
@robpeacock29297 ай бұрын
Happy new yr old dog
@Manila-sb3sn7 ай бұрын
Medical care in the Philippines is really a joke. Very bad but not all.
@ggav23567 ай бұрын
I am registered ICU nurse here in Canada and I have brought my mother back to Philippines. She has MD that comes check her every 6 months and there is someone that takes her blood test. We practice disease prevention before it happen. Insurance is there to help . In America insurance is needed as well. Do not be reckless but any other preventable diseases Philippines is not bad. Nothing is cheap if the intervention is major just need to prepare for it. Specially for Expat do not come to Philippines unprepared with your medical needs regular check up is the key.!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Manila-sb3sn Understood, we've had similar experiences.
@jocelynbarredo64217 ай бұрын
Your blog is really entertaining and very helpful to those expats who are planning to settle in the Philippines.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @jocelynbarredo6421 Thanks for watching and appreciate your kind words!
@eddiejones81287 ай бұрын
I'm married to Filipina and we live in the USA now and are planning to live in Philippines when I retire but I've been to a lot of searching and the prescription medication I take for my heart they don't have in the Philippines. I still want to live there and hoping I can find another medication that's similar to it
@daveosch7 ай бұрын
US not much better these days - told by primary to see a dermatologist in September - first opening is January
@udirtypuppy51747 ай бұрын
a little secret to get an early appointment or opening with a dermatologist is to claim the issue is fast approaching your genitals. the last thing they want is to deal with is your privates.
@DesertVox7 ай бұрын
I've heard horrors about emergency medical aid in the US where the hospital bills the patient 10s of 1,000s of dollars. I don't know how common that it, but it's scary to get sick in the US without insurance.
@waterbug11357 ай бұрын
Insurance? I'm on Medicaid so $0 cost, $0 deductible, $0 copay. Pretty good insurance imo. I went to the ER for a something I wasn't sure was really bad or no big deal. Was mainly wanting a professional opinion on which. Saw a doctor for 3 minutes, never touched me, and his opinion was no big deal and I agreed. Thanks. 2 weeks later I get a bill for $450 from the doctor. I don't really understand it but that particular doctor didn't accept my insurance. The hospital accepted my insurance but apparently there are people working inside hospitals playing their own games. No one will disclose any of this to patients. You have absolutely no control over what will be covered or not covered once you're in a hospital. So imo insurance in the US is a guarantee. In fact it seems more misleading than helpful.
@valeriek50207 ай бұрын
I have heard that the emergency rooms can't turn a patient away..........
@tombkk13227 ай бұрын
Number 1 cause of bankruptcy in USA is from medical expenses. You have to have insurance.
@anthonylopez-hr6dw7 ай бұрын
very good info. Question, I noticed in Asia countries eat a lot of rice. I mean ALOT. Do they have a Diabetic problem? And do they wash Rinse rice to take out starch before cooking. Your doing a good service for X pats. 😊
@valeriek50207 ай бұрын
@@tombkk1322 In life we have to organize our lives in so many ways and if you are lucky enough to work for a company who provides good health insurance with a monthly fee, all is well. Even better, when you retire you have health insurance for the rest of your life at a small monthly cost. It is all about taking care of you and your future and when you decide to include a significant, both need to work out a plan for both and any extended family.
@Idahovandal4ever6 ай бұрын
In PH, non-public hospitals are usually owned by groups of doctors. They may or may not have state of the art diagnostic equipment like CAT scan machines or MRI machines, let alone more advanced medical technology; but more importantly, these doctors have far less experience using advanced technology because their patients cannot afford it anyway. Basic medical testing is available, but once a doctor recommends a test, it is up to you to obtain that test, and return to the doctor with the test results. Best advice for US visitors in the Philippines: Plan for an emergency by preparing a medical 'bug-out' bag, with your medications, medical history, and personal identification/documents/US consulate phone #. When being treated, carefully observe the medical supplies used by nurses/doctors. Consider speaking with your US based doctor for a second opinion. This is based on my own experiences in the Philippines. The risk to your life/health increases exponentially as you travel outside larger cities into the provinces.
@Michael_Lane_Fishing7 ай бұрын
Paul- you do well to look after yourself by keeping excess weight off. So many expats there are obese and they are just asking for trouble in that place. Stay hard!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Michael_Lane_Fishing Thanks, appreciate your concern! We take our health seriously here too.
@genevive2727 ай бұрын
Thank you for this, Paul! This is very helpful. Love your channel.❤
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @genevive272 Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful! We appreciate your support.
@getoffenit78275 ай бұрын
One perspective on 'Health Care' in the Philippines,Especially if you live in the Province as i do (Cebu). Ive had excellent medical attention,Then its also swung the other way. 1yr or so ago,I had a bad motorcycle accident at a town called 'Tambongon' i was running around 40-45mph and some guy pulled out in front of me and i hit him..HARD! I was thrown from the bike and ended up knocked out cold in the middle of the road,I dont know how long i was out but when i woke up i had dislocated my shoulder,split open both elbows,road rash all over my arms and torso right down to muscle in some areas,Broke several fingers and 1 toe. Anyway..the ambulance showed up..and it was a part-time ambulance/highway dept van..several tools,fire extinguisher,shovels,...no medical equipment at all..nobody checked me over or looked for 'shock' tried to stop bleeding etc. It was very unnerving to come to the realization that had my body bled out anymore i would have died on the way to the hospital in Bogo (25mi away) i did my own first-aid..and thats ok...i got to the hospital they did x-rays with a machine from 1960,did my stitches (19) on my elbows and patched up my road rash. I was basically 'ok'..the Doctor&staff to their credit were great..not much equipment and resources to work with but they did very good. I tell anyone this because they must be cognizant of the fact that Emergency Services in the Provinces is scant,understaffed and not exactly in a hurry...and the Ambulance drivers may or may not have any first-aid training. Living in the province you must decide if you are willing to run the risk of no treatment in a timely manner for a motorcycle accident,serious injury,heart attack,stroke etc. Im 56yrs old,ive already had severe spine and neck injuries/surgeries while in the Navy..im EXTREMELY LUCKY i didnt make those worse or become paralyzed...at this point im realtively healthy,no meds,no diabetes,heart conditions etc....but my accident was a sobering moment. I love the Province and i hate the city..ANY city anywhere..BUT i am basically beyond middle-aged..not yet ancient but that is fast approaching and i must consider moving back to Mandaue closer to more equipped and prepared hospitals than the province for health care/treatment as i get older
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @getoffenit7827 Thanks for sharing your personal experience, it's eye-opening. We've had similar concerns about medical care in Dumaguete too.
@anthonyrobinson22927 ай бұрын
Hey Big Dog! Thank you for the interesting and informative topics! Nothing to do with this video. Would you like to share a video on what expats will their Filipino wives? I dream of finding love in the Philippines but would have nothing to offer. To be clear I have plenty but the children get the IRA. The wife of 25 years get the SSA and pensions. After my passing and liquid savings nothing is left. My first thought is how unfair to my new wife. Hope you feel me and discuss this in the future. Thanks Paul
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @anthonyrobinson2292 Thanks for the kind words! We'll consider sharing a video on expat life with Filipino wives.
@KnownAsLeo7 ай бұрын
Sobering reality check. If you need/want to be near a good healthcare facility in the Philippines, you should be living in Cebu or Manila. However, when you research the current cost of living for those areas, you can spend roughly the same amount in many areas of Thailand and be in close proximity to what is arguably far better medical services. Something to consider if you have medical conditions that require periodic management/assessment with a doctor.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @KnownAsLeo Thank you for sharing your perspective! We've experienced the importance of having good healthcare options nearby too.
@garyhamilton91867 ай бұрын
Another great video Paul, Happy New Year to you and Mae.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @garyhamilton9186 Thank you, happy new year!
@fernandomofreita797 ай бұрын
This type of medical care it's scary to say the very least.
@fernandomofreita797 ай бұрын
Perhaps we need to elect a new leader to turn things around.
@udirtypuppy51747 ай бұрын
The average salary for a physician is ₱50,050 per month in Philippines. 250 salaries reported, updated at December 25, 2023. that fact speaks volumes on the health care system here.
@Dan-xx5jq7 ай бұрын
I am surprised they would stay in the Philippines if the West would offer them ten times that amount!
@gim61097 ай бұрын
More than 50k plus their clinics and others lets say x4 i knew few doctors one of my family member is in medical field, plus freebies from pharmaceutical companies free travels here and there.
@dr.michaellittle56117 ай бұрын
Their salary depends upon whether they practice at a public (lower comp) or private (higher comp) hospital.
@stacy583067 ай бұрын
Happy New Year.
@user-sx2wm6hs5q7 ай бұрын
One Expat Behavior I've seen in the last Two Years researching the Philippines: Many fail to Plan past ONE Destination, then having no idea what to do if plans don't work. I'm also thinking about the "Failure Modes" I've observed & Recovery from them. My 1st plan was Dumaguete. 2nd was La Union Province of Luzon. 3rd was Iloilo City. Current is the Cebu City area. All of my previous plans are kept up to date as I develop additional destinations. I'm also thinking about the "Failure Modes" I've observed & Recovery from them. I KNOW things will be "Messy" & the unexpected will happen.
@GMD647 ай бұрын
Hi Paul and Mae, you are such a beautiful and loving couple, I enjoy your videos regardless the topic just to see you guys.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @GMD64 Thank you for your kind words!
@rogerstubbs55937 ай бұрын
Hi Paul and Maye. I was in Iloilo from 2005 to 2008 during which time I had fall and ended up in St Pauls Hospital for stitches in my arm and leg. All I had to pay was 700 pesos for the sewing kit.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @rogerstubbs5593 Thanks for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear that medical care in the Philippines worked well for you back then.
@Joeym16557 ай бұрын
As with most things in the Philippines you’ll be fine as long as you have money and know a few people to smooth things out. A non resident Filipino friend walked into the ER of a private hospital in Manila with suspected appendicitis. Was asked for USD1500 deposit prior to admission. If you need hemodialysis it will cost USD450-1200 per month. Should you come down with a serious illness like colon cancer prepared USD50,000 for pre and post operative care at a top hospital.
@Dan-xx5jq7 ай бұрын
Wow! So scary!
@ross22524 ай бұрын
Mae looking beautiful as ever happy for you both!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @ross2252 Thank you, means a lot to us!
@les85187 ай бұрын
Thank Paul and Baby Mae. I thought you were thinking about going to Thailand to live.
@davidkern89547 ай бұрын
Sounds like a regular life in the islands😊
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @davidkern8954 Thanks for watching!
@davidkern89542 ай бұрын
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 hey Paul… DK here in Manila! Try to do a podcast each and everyday sir. You will lose veiwship and valuable experience in the air if you don’t! You may not die for many years. You will need the cash sir. I’m 69 years old. I still work everyday! Do not procrastinate! Over?
@boogiebackues82327 ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up Paul. I'm in Dumaguete now for a short visit.
@stevenrodda69017 ай бұрын
Medical care in the ph is a joke. Phil health pays minimal. If youre worried about health dont move to the ph😊
@colinmaharaj7 ай бұрын
😢 That's a serious statement, I have been plagued with some health issues over the years, I am getting better but who knows what can happen.
@user-dy5pq7tp7g7 ай бұрын
Clearly you have never been to the Philippines! What a dumb ass…
@DiscoverWithElvis7 ай бұрын
Medical care in USA is also a joke. They barely help ppl with anything, but when it comes to sending you a bill or charging your insurance company, then they know exactly what they doing
@alexantollin5647 ай бұрын
@@DiscoverWithElvis , exactly here in Maryland Emergency hospitals would make you wait up to 12 hours to be seen by doctor despite the excruciating pain. One time I went to emergency because severe headache, dizziness and high blood pressure. Waited six hours, then doctor checked for my vision for two minutes, nurse checked my blood pressure, gave me medicine on tongue to lower blood pressure and release to go home, bill came at $3800 plus, included was doctor's fee of $2400, I complained they reduced by 50%.
@DiscoverWithElvis7 ай бұрын
@@alexantollin564 i know exactly what u talking about. Been in similar situations few times already. It is sad
@fernandomofreita797 ай бұрын
If you ever decide to come to Bangkok again for a medical check-up consider the Bangkok Christian Hospital which offers a more affordable range of medical services, including: Specialties: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Urology, and more. Departments: Anesthesiology, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Surgery, and others. Treatments: General surgery, laparoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, pediatric surgery, and others. Other services: Inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, rehabilitation services, pharmacy services, health check-ups, and more. This is not an exhaustive list, and the hospital may offer additional medical services not listed here.
@BruceCinader7 ай бұрын
I have see the health care in the area where my wife was from, in Northern Mindanao Philippines. I was appalled. Poor care would have been an improvement. The facilities were terrible and the knowledge of many was subpar at best. I could write a book on the many deficiencies I observed but suffice to say I completely agree that health care in the Philippines is severely lacking.
@paulz64917 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Which hospital in Dumagette do you recommend? I’m not asking you to be negative about the bad hospitals, just your opinion on the best hospital in the region. Thank you.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @paulz6491 We're fans of Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC) and Dumaguete Doctors' Hospital. Both have good reputations.
@daboogiemansass5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this info!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @daboogiemansass Appreciate it, glad to share our experience!
@monstadable7 ай бұрын
As an insurance consultant in the Philippines, I recommend that you self insure for the small stuff and insure for the big stuff. You won't be able to fly commercially after a stroke or heart attack or a serious accident. I have a registered nurse on staff that manages admissions.
@travellingthesandmanway.46037 ай бұрын
Can you elaborate on where you can help?
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @monstadable Thanks for the insight! We'll definitely consider self-insuring for smaller issues and insuring against major events.
@danielprout38377 ай бұрын
Good article / doctors and polymeric the best / maybe eats lots of tropical fruits : mango steen etc controversial but necessary to get it out
@DavidSmith-bt6qe7 ай бұрын
Paul for skin sores use Moringa Oil to heal it up. My wife cut the end of her finger off cutting carrots and we used Moringa Oil on it for 10 days and it was healed but still very tender but that is the way it goes when you cut the end of a finger off.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @DavidSmith-bt6qe Thanks for sharing your experience with Moringa Oil! Glad to hear it worked well for Baby Mae's injury.
@jspice-kl2wc7 ай бұрын
Great video with what could be life saving information, thank you.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @jspice-kl2wc Thanks for watching and thanks for your kind words!
@rod11477 ай бұрын
In the states a Filipina charge nurse let my friend suffer in the emergency room because she didn't have insurance. I wanted to tell her in America we treat our kind with dignity and respect but I didn't because they wouldn't have kicked me out. Out of desperation i ended up calling an ambulance to the e r to have her picked up and they came, but they wouldn't take her
@Dan-xx5jq7 ай бұрын
oh man, so shocking!! What is one to do then? so damn scary...... I imagine they have to tell their own people in the PI with no money, to go home and die. I don't think it was personal against you. Such is life in the PI. A lot of poor folk suffer a lot. I just watched a YT 'Short' of a family in the PI living over the the graves in a cemetery. The tombs were three or four bodies high, and these folk live on top of them. They have to climb a ladder to get to the top, passing up disintegrating tombs with caskets and remains that are visible. I hadn't seen that part of the PI as all the travel YT vloggers focused on the best tourist spots. It was SAS to see families live like that in the PI. So, their own people are suffering and I am sure that even if it is a treatable illness, they are sent home to die, if they don't have the money to pay for it. We folks in the US have it so good, we have no clue. That is why thousands and thousands pass through our Southern border here in the US. And they will start to use the medical system meaning it will get worse for all of us..I am not against immigration but there should be limits. It is amazing that one man, the President, has so much power in the US.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @rod1147 Tragic story, sorry to hear that. We've had similar experiences here in the Philippines, healthcare can be challenging.
@TravisBicknel7 ай бұрын
When I twisted my ankle visiting Manila I had great difficulty looking for a hospital and was horrified by hospitals ratings on google maps.
@methemonkeyking7 ай бұрын
The best part of health care in the Philippines is you will not suffer because you will die before services are rendered.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @methemonkeyking Sorry to hear that. We're grateful for the care we've received so far.
@tonyhernandez97457 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul and beautifull May for sharing information.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @tonyhernandez9745 Thanks! We're glad you found it helpful.
@francisp76097 ай бұрын
Happy New Year 2024 to you and your loved ones! God bless and stay safe. 🎉🎆👍😄
@mikesimpson99977 ай бұрын
Makes me think about bgc or makati even more. Money is not an issue and I can travel from those two but live by great medical facilities
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @mikesimpson9997 We've had similar experiences, traveling to bigger cities for quality healthcare when needed.
@Ron_Motor507 ай бұрын
Hey Brother my fiancé lives on Camiguin Island I visited her in April for 16 days we got engaged yes we met on Filipino Cupid I’m from the US the great State of Mississippi I returned in Oct and on my birth date Oct 15th I was involved in a scooter accident and was hospitalized for 3 days on the island with 3 fractured ribs I was released couldn’t lay down couldn’t breathe long story short 5 planes ✈️ 5 days later returned home went to the ER I was emitted to a trauma room with a collapsed lung 5 fractured ribs and broken clavicle 😳 stayed in the hospital for 6 days the following week I had out patient surgery on the clavicle . By the way Oct 15 I turned 60 my fiancé was 24 in July the accident occurred on the island on my 60th birthday 🙏🏻take care Brother enjoy your channel
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Ron_Motor50 Thanks for sharing your story, brother! Sorry to hear about your injuries, glad you're recovering well. Take care!
@andrewjones47737 ай бұрын
Phil health is 17.000 pesos a year but pays out very little when you need. It is not true that you can be on a Philippines citizen's Phil health.
@bobbyparsons64277 ай бұрын
Hi Paul and mae I was in dumaguete in march and I was in the hospital sulliman university for a week and although the hospital wasn’t very modern the doctor and nurses were very knowledgeable helpful and professional I will returning early 2024 hope to see you and your lovely wife
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @bobbyparsons6427 Thanks for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear it.
@bobc57307 ай бұрын
Anyone living in SEA knows that Thailand is the place to go for affordable care. Better UC is available in Singapore and Hong Kong but at a higher price especially for in hospital stay
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @bobc5730 We've had good experiences with medical care in Dumaguete too, but appreciate the options in SEA!
@geraldstewart7 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Paul and Baby Mae
@josephbarrett49387 ай бұрын
Your experience with the dermatologist who misdiagnosed you, I will say from anectotal stories through my parents, there is a fair share of incompetent doctors/specialists in the west..
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @josephbarrett4938 Thanks for sharing! We've had our own experiences with misdiagnosis here. It's not exclusive to one region or culture, unfortunately.
@StanHasselback7 ай бұрын
Good info Paul and Baby Mae. As a basic precaution for where you are keeping low dose aspirin around to give someone who may be having a heart incident. It's surprising the benefit a low dose aspirin can have. Not medical advice you can ask your doctor their thoughts on the matter.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @StanHasselback Thanks for the tip! We'll definitely keep that in mind.
@jameswelch10547 ай бұрын
Paul in a recent video you recommended the Christian Filipina dating site? Just to let you know it is not a good site. They have been getting people to pose as members of KZfaqrs channels to promote their scamming site. They are so full of B.S. with their talk about how they screen members, etc ... Did you know they even claim to have relationship experts? Everyone there is supposed to be some ind of expert, lol. But their real expertise is scamming men out of more money. Paul please don't promote that crappy site.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @jameswelch1054 Thanks for the heads up, I'll make sure to warn others about it.
@Danno_A_Jyd7 ай бұрын
I think medical care ANYWHERE can be a nightmare, but we were fortunate enough to get a hospital advocate that made dealing with my wife's cancer much easier here in the USA. Butt headed bureaucrats within the medical community seem to exist to make our lives harder. I am a prime candidate for a heart attack, so I take aspirin regularly to help get rid of/break down the fats that clog our arteries. Due to my diet [I'm down 30 lbs.] it became a real concern. Doctors and hospitals get busy, especially when their bureaucrats are incompetent, so it is important to know a good place to get medical care. Thanks for the information!
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Danno_A_Jyd We've had similar experiences with inefficient bureaucracy in the Philippines' healthcare system. It's great that you found a hospital advocate to help with your wife's cancer treatment.
@Danno_A_Jyd2 ай бұрын
I do not remember where I first read this @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 but government has the singular achievement of being able to screw up a free lunch. I wish they would stay out of it and let the doctors decide how to deliver the best healthcare.
@dr.michaellittle56117 ай бұрын
I live in Manila and self-insure for the small stuff. If I had something serious, I would take a 4h flight to Guam and use medicare.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @dr.michaellittle5611 We've considered that option too! For non-emergency cases, we opt for private hospitals here. Better care and shorter wait times.
@leontanksley64987 ай бұрын
HAPPY NEW YEAR Paul and baby MAE
@travelinwithollie33597 ай бұрын
My gf's 13 year old son got dengue fever (in Cebu). They would not admit him without a 15K php deposit. What kind of poor Filipino has that kind of cash on hand. Then 5 days later, they held him prisoner there until she could pay the whole bill. I hate how the Philippines treats its own people.
@travelinghobo7 ай бұрын
We want more videos from "Gaylord." 🥳
@Dennis_Heaton7 ай бұрын
It's a good plan to prepare and know where all the medical places are, even before you go over for a visit! BTW I binge watched a lot of Mae's videos (mostly bikini videos--for research purposes). I saw her emergency room visit and I know you gave her a stern talking to about telling you when she's sick. Good women need to know how concerned they make good men when they have issues, they mean so much to us and we want to keep them healthy and happy.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Dennis_Heaton Appreciate the advice! Glad you enjoyed Mae's videos. Thanks for understanding my concern for her health.
@joylyn31587 ай бұрын
Bought a stock share in ACE hospital 250k pesos get 50 percent discount plus 17k pesos a year with Phil health and a further 30-40 percent best way keeping the bills to a minimum
@rollercoaster-ride7 ай бұрын
My name is Thomas, Great to see you guys, long time subscriber and follower, but i need to correct one fact you mentioned and i wish you could correct this fact on your channel, with the notion that Canada has free health care, i am a born Canadian and health care is not free, it is paid with the enormous amount taxes upwards to 60 percent and the health care here is going south, wait times are one the worst of G-seven countries and getting worst, infact you can die in the hallway waiting for surgery. Please reintroduce this comment, love you guys, God Bless.. Thomas
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @rollercoaster-ride Thanks for sharing your perspective, Thomas! We appreciate your honesty.
@waterbug11357 ай бұрын
Well, OK, but when considering the experiences of others I have to consider the person having the experience. There are many people who say "this is a great doctor" only because the doctor is telling them what the person wants to hear.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @waterbug1135 We've learned to be cautious and do our research before seeking medical help here. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
@michealtorino1017 ай бұрын
I have heard that even if you have had a heart attack or cancer or a surgical procedure that most doctors don't believe in giving out Narcotic pain medicine. I hear their are countless Filipinos suffering because of a lack of compassion by the Filipino Government!?? Is this true??
@tombkk13227 ай бұрын
I always wanted to know the answer to your question.
@smoozerish7 ай бұрын
love the channel. great couple
@farmerboy86597 ай бұрын
Plenty of nightmares here in the Good Ol U.S.A. Everything seems to be a roll of dice , or hit and miss . From the late sixties to the late eighties , both of my Family Doctors were from the P H . Town of less than pop. 10,000 .Thanks Paul and Baby Mae .
@jawabens58867 ай бұрын
It is so bad here in the philippines horrible
@gim61097 ай бұрын
My late husband used to travel back in States if he needs surgery and some medical check up simple solution if you dont trust the medical system in the country where you live at, i found out in philhealth foriegners can apply if they have residency here in PH, IF married your wife can cover you as her beneficiary.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @gim6109 Thanks for sharing! We've considered options like that too when it comes to serious medical needs. Good to know about PhilHealth.
@napoleonmdusa88777 ай бұрын
This is why I plan to live in BGC when I get to the Philippines and travel out from there as I can to visit other places and countries. Saint Luke's hospital is very well known and considered the best in the Philippines and is located in BGC.
@kittyjackson56237 ай бұрын
Yes stay there like a prison lol
@napoleonmdusa88777 ай бұрын
@@kittyjackson5623 what prison? BGC is very walkable and easy access to the airport for flying to lots of other places to visit.
@Niftynorm17 ай бұрын
Such a pretty nurse on your thumb nail today. Take care.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @Niftynorm1 Thanks for noticing!
@bubutlopez10817 ай бұрын
For those who swear Health Care in the US is the best. Wait till you get to Medicare age. I'm 69 on Diabetes and BP meds. It's been a nightmare. My costs for medications are ridiculous. First Rx in January I'm already on " doughnut hole". I have to spend out of pocket over $7K in 1 year. My Victoza $600 per Rx. Janumet $503 etc. Sometimes I don't pick my RX up.😢😢
@jacked67 ай бұрын
I am sorry you have to go through all that :(. Although it's still much better there than places like Phillipinees which says a lot.
@bubutlopez10817 ай бұрын
@@jacked6 The Philippines is not the USA or Japan nor Singapore. Don't go to the Philippines expecting becauseat this point they are lacking in infrastructure and money. I'm confident it will not be for long. There are now more working middle class closing the gap. Oh by the way any of you complaining expats contributed into the Philippine economy by paying taxes during your working years? What I can tell you is that Filipino health care professionals are more skilled than many of their counterparts; they don't have all the bells and whistles of diagnostic equipment like MRI, CT scan etc. They diagnose based on their skills and experience.
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @bubutlopez1081 Sorry to hear that, we know the struggles with meds and costs firsthand. It's a challenge many face.
@sniper_pro4977 ай бұрын
Happy new year Paul I hope you have a great year yeah when I always been back to the Philippines I've never had to worry about medical luckily as I've been going to the Philippines for 11 years everything was so cheap back in 2013 before Yolanda how times have changed my friend 😂😂😂😂 anyway enjoy mate 👍
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @sniper_pro497 Thanks for the well wishes! We're grateful for a healthy new year too.
@johnmaxwell9024 ай бұрын
HI BABYMAE AND PAUL. I THINK PAUL MAY BE A LITTLE PISSED BUT THATS OK
@samlloyd61977 ай бұрын
Can you make a copy of the law in regards to keeping you until payment available please or link it?
@anthonylopez-hr6dw7 ай бұрын
Enjoy ur videos. I am Mexican American live in California. Quick question, We love to eat rice, but I noticed in different videos Filipinos eat a lot an I mean a lot rice. Do they have more cases of Diabetes. And wash rice several times to remove starch? would like to visit Philippines. My mother brother (my uncle) buried Americans Cemetery Manila. Killed Santo Thomas
@paulinthephilippinesolddog92342 ай бұрын
Hi @anthonylopez-hr6dw Thanks for watching! Rice is indeed a staple here, but it's not the only factor contributing to diabetes rates. We'll try to cover more health-related topics in future videos.
@onedynasty3167 ай бұрын
Hi Old Dog got a question 4 you, don't you have to get married in the philipines as well as America for it to Legal?