Private Philippine hospitals almost always require cash deposits upfront, even for insured patients. Your foreign health insurance plan—whether from Cigna, Pacific Cross, or anyone else—will likely require pre-authorization before they guarantee payment.
Best Health Insurance for Expats in the Philippines (2026) Right, let’s talk about health insurance. If you’re retiring here or thinking about it, you’ve probably had someone tell you something different from the next person. PhilHealth, private insurers, HMOs, international plans — everyone’s got an opinion and a price tag. Here’s what actually works on…
A healthy retirement in the Philippines is something every expat craves and in this article I’ll give you 5 simple tips to make it a reality. Retirement is time to enjoy life – when you finally see the fruits of your labor and the hard work has paid off, and now you can do whatever…
The vast majority of those retiring to the Philippines are older and some are on regular medication due to health problems. It is not an issue to take lightly if you are already in this situation. For those who are younger and for those who are older but in excellent health, the question still burns….
The Philippines has a long and successful history of Alternative Medicine practitioners and experts. With many people living in the rural countryside areas of the Philippines, where hospitals are often miles away, it seems every barangay or village has a number of experts with knowledge in treating illness naturally and without harsh medications. There are…