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This refers to your Company's Healthcare Program with Maxicare Healthcare Corporation which is
due for renewal on November 30, 2020.
Attached to this Conforme Letter are the Annexes with scope of the medical services that Maxicare
will provide to your Principal and Dependent Members covering the one (1) year period and
commencing November 30, 2020 (the "Effective Date") up to November 29, 2021.
Please find the following documents for your acceptance and conformity:
Please also be informed of our Guidelines for your guidance and reference:
1.1. Client's nature of business should not fall under ineligible groups.
1.2. Benefit program under Annex A should be on a uniform basis or superior according
to the rank classification.
1.3. Dependents can only have the same or lower benefits than their Principal. Also, a
uniform plan must be implemented for all Dependents of an employee.
1.4. Riders under Annex A should be on a uniform basis. It may only differ per
membership type.
1.5. There should be no modification of benefits within the coverage period.
1.6. If the Client is a previous client of Maxicare, approval will be based on Maxicare's
review of previous utilization.
2. Documentary requirements:
For the purpose of commencing the enrollment of the Client's employees and/ or
dependents, Client shall submit the following:
3. For Contributory accounts, Certification from the Client's HR that the account is
contributory.
Notes:
a. The above documents must be submitted prior to activation. Lacking KYC
documents must be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days from the Effective
date. Non-submission of documents shall result to suspension of all services under
this Agreement.
b. No need to resubmit the KYC documents if Client has already provided all the
required documents.
1. Submission of the Client's masterlist for renewal shall no longer be allowed. The Client's
existing masterlist in Maxicare database shall be rolled over and shall comprise the
Client's renewal billing.
2. Maxicare shall not render the services or activate the coverage unless this signed
Conforme Letter has been submitted to Maxicare prior to the Effective Date. However
subject to Maxicare's sole discretion, it may render the services or activate the coverage
even without the signed Conforme Letter as long as there is proof that the Client
accepted all the terms and conditions of this Conforme Letter as well as its annexes.
3. Membership Movement
3.1. The Enrollment period during renewal will run for a period of thirty (30) days from
Effective Date.
4. Statement of Account (SOA) shall be automatically generated on the 8th day from the
Effective date. SOA of Client with late renewal advice shall be processed on the 8th day
from the date the Client's Account plan details were processed.
5. For any dispute regarding the renewal billing issued, provisions in Annex C, General
Provisions, regarding dispute on payment of membership fees shall be strictly enforced.
5.1. Revisions for identified issues will be processed via Credit or Debit memo,
whichever is applicable.
C. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Maxicare shall provide the Conforme Letter and its Annexes (Salient Features, Summary
of Benefits and General Provisions) to the Client. The Client assumes responsibility to
ensure that they receive copies of the standard Service Agreement and all Addenda
thereto from Maxicare.
2. The Conforme Letter forms an integral part of the Service Agreement of Maxicare. The
provisions in Annex A Salient Features, Annex B Benefits Summary and Annex C
General Provisions are deemed incorporated in this Conforme Letter insofar as they are
applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions hereof. Should there be any
inconsistency between the provisions of this Conforme Letter, and its Annexes, the
Parties shall exert their best efforts to harmonize such inconsistent provisions having in
mind the intention of the Parties in executing this Conforme Letter and its Annexes and
giving effect thereto. In the event that the conflicting provisions cannot be harmonized,
the terms of Annex C General Provisions shall prevail.
3. All information given to Maxicare for use in connection with the transactions contemplated
in this Agreement (such as but not limited to members and/or their dependents' personal
details and medical records) are true and based on authentic documents. Should any of
the information/statement be found to be untrue, misleading or if a material fact be
omitted, Maxicare reserves the right to immediately terminate the Agreement, without
refund of fees paid, if any, and without prejudice to criminal liability of agent/broker and
officers/directors of Client for such untrue or misleading information.
Should you be amenable to the proposed program, please affix your signature below to signify your
conformity to our offer.
Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
______________________________________
Cedilyn Manarin
Account Officer
We agree to abide by the above mentioned terms and conditions and cause our respective
rd
authorized representatives to affix their respective signatures on this 23 day of April, 2021 in
Makati City.
ANNEX A
SALIENT FEATURES
This Annex A is attached to and made part of the Service Agreement ("the Agreement") between
MAXICARE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION ("Maxicare") and ZENDESK INCORPORATED
("Client").
It is hereby understood and agreed that Members covered under the above-mentioned Agreement
are entitled to the following:
A. GENERAL TERMS
B. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
B.1. PRINCIPALS
B.2. DEPENDENTS
*(ENFORCED)
1. Only newborns with full term birth or those born at least 37 weeks from
conception shall be given coverage.
2. However, pre-mature birth or those born prior to reaching 37th week from
conception must await such period for coverage eligibility.
(NOT ENFORCED)
1. Minimum eligibility shall be counted from date of birth of the baby, whether
pre-mature or with full term birth.
C. MEMBERSHIP FEES
2021)
DEPENDENTS ( Gold Maximum Php 0 Php Php 0.00 Php
Immediate (Regular 260,000.00 28,239.75 28,239.75
Dependent of Private)
Single / Single
Parent - Siblings )
Employee paid
(Effective April 12,
2021)
DEPENDENTS OF Gold Maximum Php 0 Php Php 0.00 Php
REGULARIZED (Regular 260,000.00 28,239.75 28,239.75
FIXED TERM Private)
EMPLOYEES (
Immediate
Dependent of
Single / Single
Parent - Siblings )
Employee Paid
(Effective April 12,
2021)
TOTAL MODAL CONTRACT VALUE Php 18,327,805.65
TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE Php 18,327,805.65
D. RIDER FEES
Notes:
1. The above Membership Fees and Rider Fees are inclusive of 0% VAT rate.
2. All Enrollees must be members of PhilHealth. In case a Member fails to file his PhilHealth
benefits, the PhilHealth portion must be paid by the Member directly to the hospital.
3. Rates are valid until the Client's renewal Effective Date. Rates may vary if there are
changes in the healthcare coverage and benefits. The revised renewal rates shall
automatically supersedes the prior renewal rates.
E. SPECIAL ENDORSEMENT
Dependent of Married /
Dependents of Single
Employees w/ Partner - Parent)
Employee Paid - Gold
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Date of Regularization of Waived Not enforced Non-Contributory
OF REGULARIZED FIXED Principal
TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended
Dependent of Married /
Dependents of Single
Employees w/ Partner -
Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( Date of Hire of Principal Waived Not enforced Non-Contributory
4th and Up - Children )
Employee paid (Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Date of Regularization of Waived Not enforced Non-Contributory
OF REGULARIZED FIXED Principal
TERM EMPLOYEES ( 4th and
Up - Children ) Employee paid
(Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( Date of Hire of Principal Waived Not enforced Non-Contributory
Immediate Dependent of Single
/ Single Parent - Siblings )
Employee paid (Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Date of Regularization of Waived Not enforced Non-Contributory
OF REGULARIZED FIXED Principal
TERM EMPLOYEES (
Immediate Dependent of Single
/ Single Parent - Siblings )
Employee Paid (Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Legend:
Not Enforced: Coverage of members shall start upon effective date, including
confinement.
2. Member's Participation
Non-Contributory Funding - The Account shall pay the entire Membership Fee; One
hundred percent (100%) of all eligible individuals are required to enroll.
E.2. Grace Period for enrollment of additional enrollees is 30 Days for EMPLOYEES
(WITH ECU) Company Paid.
Grace Period for enrollment of additional enrollees is 30 Days for DEPENDENTS ( 4th
and Up - Children ) Employee paid (Effective April 12, 2021).
ANNEX B
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Maxicare undertakes to arrange the following healthcare benefits and coverage for the
Members on date of coverage (the "Effective Date"). All procedures, examinations and others
are covered up to MBL whenever Medically Necessary in the medical management of the
Member subject to the exclusions, limitations, and conditions specified in this Agreement.
GC QC
Principal - Nationwide ER
EMPLOYEES IP
(WITH ECU)
Company Paid -
Gold
Principal - Nationwide ER
EMPLOYEES IP
(WITHOUT ECU)
Company Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
Company Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
OF
REGULARIZED
FIXED TERM
EMPLOYEES
Company Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
(Extended
Dependent of
Married /
Dependents of
Single
Employees w/
Partners -
Parent)
Employee Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
(Extended
Dependent of
Married /
Dependents of
Single
Employees w/
Partner- Siblings)
Employee Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
OF
REGULARIZED
FIXED TERM
EMPLOYEES
(Extended
Dependent of
Married /
Dependents of
Single
Employees w/
Partner - Parent)
Employee Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
OF
REGULARIZED
FIXED TERM
EMPLOYEES
(Extended
Dependent of
Married /
Dependents of
Single
Employees w/
Partner -
Siblings)
Employee Paid -
Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS ( IP
4th and Up -
Children )
Employee paid
(Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
OF
REGULARIZED
FIXED TERM
EMPLOYEES (
4th and Up -
Children )
Employee paid
(Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS ( IP
Immediate
Dependent of
Single / Single
Parent - Siblings
) Employee paid
(Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Dependent - Nationwide ER
DEPENDENTS IP
OF
REGULARIZED
FIXED TERM
EMPLOYEES (
Immediate
Dependent of
Single / Single
Parent - Siblings
) Employee Paid
(Effective April
12, 2021) - Gold
Legend:
MMC: Makati Medical Center; SLMC GC: St. Luke's Medical Center Global City; SLMC QC: St.
Luke's Medical Center Quezon City; AHMC: Asian Hospital and Medical Center; CSMC:
Cardinal Santos Medical Center; CDH: Cebu Doctors Hospital; CHH: Chong Hua Hospital;
TMC: The Medical City; DDH: Davao Doctors Hospital; H: Healthway Medical Clinic
b. If a Member is enrolled under an Agreement that does not cover pre-existing conditions for the first
twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of the Member's coverage, then the Member shall not be
covered for any pre-existing condition during the first twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of the
Member's coverage under that same Agreement; The Member's pre-existing condition shall be covered
after the first twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of the Member's coverage under that same
Agreement provided that the Member's coverage under that same Agreement is continued after the
first 12 months of coverage. There must be no gap on the Member's coverage between the first 12
months of coverage and the Member's coverage after the first 12 months.
c. If a Member is enrolled under an Agreement that covers pre-existing conditions from the Effective Date
of the Member's coverage, then the Member shall be covered for any pre-existing condition from the
Effective Date of the Member's coverage under that same Agreement.
4. DIAGNOSTIC / THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
IN-PATIENT OUT-PATIENT
4.1 All diagnostic / therapeutic procedures medically necessary for treatment
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
4.2 Arthrocentesis
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to six (6) sessions
subject to MBL
4.3 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) titration for sleep study
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.4 Dialysis
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
4.5 Non-oral chemotherapy (for cancer treatment only)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
4.6 Oral chemotherapy (for cancer treatment only)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.7 Physical therapy / Occupational therapy excluding subspecialties such as cardiac rehabilitation,
pulmonary rehabilitation and the like
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
Note: Therapy of one (1)
body area shall be part of
the limit.
4.8 Therapeutic Radiology:
4.9 a. Brachytherapy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to twelve (12) sessions
subject to MBL
4.10 b. Cobalt
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to twelve (12) sessions
subject to MBL
4.11 c. Linear Accelarator Therapy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to twelve (12) sessions
subject to MBL
4.12 d. Radioactive Cesium
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to twelve (12) sessions
subject to MBL
4.13 e. Radioactive Iodine
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Up to twelve (12) sessions
subject to MBL
4.14 Transurethral Microwave Therapy of Prostate
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 25,000 / member Up to Php 25,000 / member
/ year / year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.15 Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.16 Mammotome
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.17 4D Ultrasound except for maternity-related cases
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.18 Esophageal Manometry
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.19 Intensified Modulated Radiotherapy
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.20 Botox which is not cosmetic in nature nor for beautification purpose
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.21 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.22 CT Pulmonary Angiography
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.23 Photodynamic Therapy
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 5,000 / member / Up to Php 5,000 / member /
year year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.24 Acoustic Radiation Force
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.25 Alpha Globin/ Globulin Genotyping
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.26 Anchored Periplasmic Expression (APEx)-2 Hyrbid
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.27 Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) drugs (Avastin, Lucentis, Macugen) for Retinopathy,
Macular Degeneration and other Optha indications
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.28 BCR-ABL by Quantitative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (QRT-PCR, RT-PCR)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.29 Beta Globin/ Globulin Genotyping
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.47 Image-guided Surgery / Radiotherapy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.48 Infrared Coagulation Hemorrhoidectomy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.49 Infrared Thermography
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.50 Intravenous Ultrasound
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.51 JAK-2 Mutation
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.52 Karyotyping
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.53 KRAS Testing
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.54 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.55 Mammotome or Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.56 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Autoimmune conditions and Rheumatological Diseases (Note:
Certain Monoclonal Antbodies have immunosuppressive properties and this led to their therapeutic
application (monoclonal antibody therapy) in autoimmune conditions and rheumatologic diseases, such
as SLE, ankylosing spondylosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.57 Multiphoton imaging
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.58 Multislice / Multidetector/ Spiral / Multirow CT
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.59 Neutral Commet Assay
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.60 Optical Glutamate Sensor
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.61 Parkinson's Profile
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
4.62 Percutaneous Discectomy CT Guided Intradiscal Electrothermal Ablation Technic (IDET)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
IN-PATIENT OUT-PATIENT
6.1 Initial Treatment within 24 hours from time of bite of Animal bites
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered Subject to MBL
(except cost of vaccines)
6.2 Succeeding treatment after 24 hours from time of bite of Animal bites
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered Subject to MBL
(except cost of vaccines)
6.3 Vaccines for treatment of tetanus and animal bites (including administration fee but excluding ER Fees)
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
6.4 Scoliosis including necessary procedures, except physical therapy sessions, whether congenital,
pre-existing, developmental or acquired
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 20,000 / member Up to Php 20,000 / member
/ year / year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
Note: Physical Therapy Note: Physical Therapy
sessions shall form part of sessions shall form part of
the Physical therapy/ the Physical therapy/
Occupational therapy limits Occupational therapy limits
6.5 Congenital Conditions except physical therapy sessions and developmental disorders.
Applicable to all Plans Up to Php 20,000 / member Up to Php 20,000 / member
/ year / year
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
Note: Physical Therapy Note: Physical Therapy
sessions shall form part of sessions shall form part of
the Physical therapy/ the Physical therapy/
Occupational therapy limits Occupational therapy limits
6.6 Consultations of Chronic Dermatoses
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered Subject to MBL
6.7 Hepatitis B except vaccines and screening
Applicable to all Plans Subject to MBL Subject to MBL
(shared limit for OP and IP) (shared limit for OP and IP)
if acquired if acquired
7. ANNUAL CHECK-UP (ACU)
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITHOUT ECU) Company Paid - Gold
The following ACU program shall be conducted at a designated Maxicare Affiliated Clinic or Mobile Clinic
(except Healthway Medical Clinic) once a year.
Procedures:
7.1 BASIC 5 - FECALYSIS Covered.
7.2 BASIC 5 - URINALYSIS Covered.
7.3 BASIC 5 - CBC Covered.
7.4 BASIC 5 - CHEST X-RAY Covered.
7.5 BASIC 5 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Covered.
7.6 ECG (Optional) For members 35 years old and above
7.7 PAP SMEAR (Optional) For Female members 35 years old and above
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Company Paid - Gold
The following ACU program shall be conducted at a designated Maxicare Affiliated Clinic or Mobile Clinic
(except Healthway Medical Clinic) once a year.
Procedures:
7.1 BASIC 5 - FECALYSIS Covered.
7.2 BASIC 5 - URINALYSIS Covered.
7.3 BASIC 5 - CBC Covered.
7.4 BASIC 5 - CHEST X-RAY Covered.
Procedures:
7.1 BASIC 5 - FECALYSIS Covered.
7.2 BASIC 5 - URINALYSIS Covered.
7.3 BASIC 5 - CBC Covered.
7.4 BASIC 5 - CHEST X-RAY Covered.
7.5 BASIC 5 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Covered.
7.6 ECG (Optional) For members 35 years old and above
7.7 PAP SMEAR (Optional) For Female members 35 years old and above
8. EXECUTIVE CHECK-UP (ECU)
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITH ECU) Company Paid - Gold
The following ECU program shall be conducted at St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City once a year.
Procedures:
8.1 ALT/SGPT Covered.
8.2 CBC Covered.
8.3 CHEST X-RAY Covered.
8.4 CREATININE Covered.
8.5 FBS Covered.
8.6 LIPID PROFILE Covered.
8.7 OPHTHALMOLOGIC EXAMINATION Covered.
(VISUAL ACUITY, FUNDOSCOPY)
+FUNDUS PHOTO
8.8 POTASSIUM Covered.
8.9 PURE TONE AUDIOMETRY Covered.
(HEARING TEST)
8.10 SODIUM Covered.
8.11 TREADMILL EXERCISE TEST (WITH Covered.
12-L ECG)
8.12 TSH Covered.
8.13 ULTRASOUND OF LIVER AND Covered.
GALLBLADDER, KIDNEYS, AND
BLADDER
8.14 URIC ACID Covered.
8.15 URINALYSIS AND RANDOM URINE Covered.
MICROALBUMIN-CREATININE TEST
8.16 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Covered.
CONSULTATION AND BODY FAT
ANALYSIS
9. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PEME)
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITH ECU) Company Paid - Gold
Procedures: Fee for Service
9.1 BASIC 5 - FECALYSIS Covered.
9.2 BASIC 5 - URINALYSIS Covered.
9.3 BASIC 5 - CBC Covered.
9.4 BASIC 5 - CHEST X-RAY Covered.
9.5 BASIC 5 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Covered.
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITHOUT ECU) Company Paid - Gold
Procedures: Fee for Service
9.1 BASIC 5 - FECALYSIS Covered.
9.2 BASIC 5 - URINALYSIS Covered.
9.3 BASIC 5 - CBC Covered.
9.4 BASIC 5 - CHEST X-RAY Covered.
Dentures
9. Recementation Of Jacket Crowns, Covered.
Bridges, Inlay And Onlay
10. Palliative Treatment Of Simple Covered.
Mouth Sores And Blisters
11. Desensitization Of Hypersensitive Up to two (2) Teeth per year
Teeth
12. Permanent Filling Up to two (2) Teeth per year
11.3 Other Procedures
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Parent) Employee Paid - Gold
11.1 Dental Provider Maxicare Dental Hub
11.2 Out of Network Availment Not Covered
11.3 Mode of Availment Outright
11.4 Package Standard Alternative
Procedures
1. Oral Consultation / Examination Covered.
2. Gum Treatment For Cases Like Covered.
Inflammation Or Bleeding
3. Emergency Dental Treatment Covered.
4. Oral Incision and drainage Covered.
5. Oral Prophylaxis Up to two (2) Session per year
6. Simple Tooth Extraction Covered.
7. Temporary Filling Covered.
8. Simple Repair And Adjustment Of Covered.
Dentures
9. Recementation Of Jacket Crowns, Covered.
Bridges, Inlay And Onlay
10. Palliative Treatment Of Simple Covered.
Mouth Sores And Blisters
11. Desensitization Of Hypersensitive Up to two (2) Teeth per year
Teeth
12. Permanent Filling Up to two (2) Teeth per year
11.3 Other Procedures
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
11.1 Dental Provider Maxicare Dental Hub
11.2 Out of Network Availment Not Covered
11.3 Mode of Availment Outright
11.4 Package Standard Alternative
Procedures
1. Oral Consultation / Examination Covered.
2. Gum Treatment For Cases Like Covered.
Inflammation Or Bleeding
3. Emergency Dental Treatment Covered.
4. Oral Incision and drainage Covered.
5. Oral Prophylaxis Up to two (2) Session per year
6. Simple Tooth Extraction Covered.
7. Temporary Filling Covered.
8. Simple Repair And Adjustment Of Covered.
Dentures
9. Recementation Of Jacket Crowns, Covered.
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13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITHOUT ECU) Company Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members Female Employees (Single/Married)
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Company Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES Company Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS (Extended Dependent of Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partners
- Parent) Employee Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS (Extended Dependent of Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner-
Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Parent) Employee Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( 4th and Up - Children ) Employee paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES ( 4th and Up - Children )
Employee paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( Immediate Dependent of Single / Single Parent - Siblings ) Employee paid
(Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
13.1 Covered Members and Spouse of Male Employees
13.2 Maxicare shall cover the hospital bills and professional fees incurred by covered Member for maternity
services/procedures, up to the following limit:
a. Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Php 20,000.00
Delivery
b. Caesarian Php 30,000.00
c. Dilation and Curettage Not Covered
d. Others Not Covered
e. Maternity Complications other than Php 10,000.00
the above mentioned
13.3 Type of Availment LOA-facilitated if availed within the network; and shall be on
reimbursement basis based on actual amount and subject to
above mentioned limits if availed outside the network
13.4 PhilHealth benefits Required to file
and On top of Maternity Limit
13.5 280 days Waiting Period (from Waived
Member's original effective date with
the Client)
13.6 Laboratory procedures/work-ups
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES ( Immediate Dependent of
Single / Single Parent - Siblings ) Employee Paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
13.7 For availments in Affiliated Hospitals but with Non-Affiliated Physicians, Maxicare shall provide outright
coverage for the hospitals bills and the professional fees of Non-Affiliated Physicians shall be on a
reimbursement.
14. OUT-PATIENT MEDICINES / TAKE HOME MEDICINES
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITH ECU) Company Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Principal - EMPLOYEES (WITHOUT ECU) Company Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS Company Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES Company Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS (Extended Dependent of Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partners
- Parent) Employee Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS (Extended Dependent of Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner-
Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Parent) Employee Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES (Extended Dependent of
Married / Dependents of Single Employees w/ Partner - Siblings) Employee Paid - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( 4th and Up - Children ) Employee paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES ( 4th and Up - Children )
Employee paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS ( Immediate Dependent of Single / Single Parent - Siblings ) Employee paid
(Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Dependent - DEPENDENTS OF REGULARIZED FIXED TERM EMPLOYEES ( Immediate Dependent of
Single / Single Parent - Siblings ) Employee Paid (Effective April 12, 2021) - Gold
14.1 Out-Patient Medicines Covered up to Php 5,000 Per Family. Reimbursement
14.2 Take Home Medicines Not Covered
Note:
The coverage for the Special Diagnostic Procedures is subject to the recommendation of the
Affiliated Physician if medically necessary and the provisions of the dreaded and non-dreaded
pre-existing conditions.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the following shall not be covered:
1. Services obtained for non-emergency conditions from Physicians and Hospitals in any of the following
circumstances:
a. Non-Affiliated Physicians in non-Affiliated Hospitals
b. Non-Affiliated Physicians in Affiliated Hospitals
c. Affiliated Physicians in non-Affiliated Hospitals or other non-Affiliated healthcare facility.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
2. Additional hospital charges and physician's professional fees resulting from:
a. Room-upgrading beyond Member's allowable time during emergency care
b. Extension of hospital stay despite release of discharge order from Member's attending physician
c. Fees of the assistant surgeons / resident doctors who assisted the Attending Physician in the
process of rendering the medical services shall not be chargeable to the Member and/or Maxicare
except for hospitals that do not have resident physicians to assist during surgeries subject to the
prior approval of Maxicare
d. Use of extra bed, TV, electric fan, DVD/ VCD, and other similar items unless such appliances and
items are necessarily and ordinarily included in the Member's Room & Board Accommodation
e. Extra food
f. Toilet articles like face towel, soap, toothbrush and the like
g. Difference in room and board, the incremental rate differences for professional fees, diagnostic
and laboratory examinations, and other ancillary medical services brought about by obtaining a
room accommodation higher than the Member's Room and Board Accommodation limit
h. Services of a private or a special nurse
i. All other items not medically necessary in the medical management of the patient.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
3. Custodial, domiciliary, convalescent and intermediate care.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
4. Long-term rehabilitation and psychiatric and/or psychological illnessesand conditions including neurotic
and psychotic behavior disorders;anxiety disorders.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
5. Treatment for injury and its complications resulting from self-inflictedinjuries including infections as a
result of tattoos, piercing of theear or in any body part, whether self-inflicted or done by a third partyor
16. Purchase or lease of durable medical equipment, oxygen dispensingequipment, and oxygen except
during covered in-patient care
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
17. Corrective appliances, prosthetics and orthotics such as but not limited to eye glasses and contact
lenses, hearing aids, pacemaker, artificial limbs, valves, knee-tibial insert for total knee arthroplasty,
vascular grafts, titanium thread, myringotomy tube, intravascular catheters, vascular stents, bone
screws/plates, pins, wires, balloons, orthopedic internal fixator/fixation systems, orthopedic external
fixator or fixation systems, intraocular lens, braces, crutches
Applicable to all Plans Up to MBL
18. Take-home medicine and out-patient medicine except
a. Chemotherapy medicine (except for cancer treatment)
b. Medicine administered during an emergency treatment.
Applicable to all Plans Modified: Refer to Benefits and Coverage if Take-Home or
Out-patient Medicine are covered
19. Congenital, genetic and hereditary diseases and their complications(except for hernias) affecting
functions of individuals.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
20. All physical deformities prior to enrollment.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
21. Treatment of injuries/illnesses caused directly or indirectly byengaging in any professional sport or
hazardous activity such as but notlimited to scuba diving, surfing, water skiing, mountain climbing,
rockclimbing, mountaineering, parachuting, airsoft, drag racing,paintballing, wakeboarding and bungee
jumping, except for activitiesunder company-sponsored sports activities.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
22. Injuries resulting from direct participation in riots, strikes, andother civil disturbances.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
23. Treatment of injuries or illnesses resulting from war or anycombat-related activities while in military
service.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
24. Sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts, AIDS and AIDS relateddiseases, HIV and HIV related
diseases
Applicable to all Plans Up to MBL
25. Pre-existing ConditionsDreadedNon-Dreaded
Applicable to all Plans Modified: Refer to Benefits and Coverage if Pre-existing
Conditions are covered.
26. Treatment for chronic dermatoses (except consultations)
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
27. Infectious diseases (i.e. Avian Flu, Meningococcemia, etc.) that aredeclared epidemic or pandemic by
the Department of Health, World HealthOrganization or any recognized health authority.
Applicable to all Plans Up to MBL
28. Pre-existing Hepatitis BScreening and vaccines for all types of Hepatitis
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
29. Benefits covered by PhilHealth and all other government fundedhealthcare entitlements as provided for
by law.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
30. Speech therapy for developmental and congenital diseases.
Applicable to all Plans Up to MBL
31. Weight reduction programs, surgical operation or procedure for treatmentof obesity, including gastric
stapling or balloon procedures andliposuction.
Applicable to all Plans Not Covered
32A. Administration of vaccines for immunization
Applicable to all Plans Up to MBL
C. OTHER ARRANGEMENT
Three (3) months after renewal of coverage, ER shall be computed based on the following
formula:
where:
ANNEX C
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Annex C is attached to and made part of the Service Agreement ("the Agreement") between
MAXICARE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION ("Maxicare") and ZENDESK INCORPORATED
("Client").
Notwithstanding provisions of the Agreement to the contrary, it is hereby understood and agreed that
the following provisions shall be part of the Agreement:
ARTICLE I - ACCEPTANCE
1. Maxicare shall extend, during the effectivity of this Agreement, healthcare and health
maintenance services and programs to Client's employees who would qualify as bona fide
Members of Maxicare upon enrollment and payment of the appropriate Membership Fees by
Client.
2. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of this Agreement, the Client may cause the cancellation or
revocation of this Agreement by returning the Membership ID Card and this Agreement to
Maxicare. Maxicare shall thereafter cancel or revoke the membership and the Membership Fee
paid shall be returned in full. Failure to cancel or revoke this Agreement within the period set
shall be understood as an acceptance of all the terms and conditions provided hereunder. Any
availment within the 15-day period shall also mean acceptance of this Agreement. The Member
shall have the right to examine this Agreement, a copy of which is held by the Client during
regular office hours upon presentation of due proof of coverage.
3. Maxicare shall extend and provide healthcare benefits and coverage for the Members on the
date of coverage (the "Effective Date"), whenever Medically Necessary in the medical
management of the Member and subject to the exclusions, limitations and conditions specified
in this Agreement.
ARTICLE II - DEFINITION
1. ACCIDENT: A visible, external, sudden and violent event occasioned by a physical or natural
cause and occurring entirely beyond the Member's control causing damaged to the health of the
Member.
4. ANNUAL CHECK UP (ACU): The annual medical examination which includes comprehensive
medical history, physical examination, and pre-arranged diagnostic and laboratory procedures
geared toward health promotion, early detection of illness, and health monitoring based on
previous medical examination.
6. AFFILIATED HOSPITAL: A duly licensed hospital included in the list of affiliated hospitals of
Maxicare with which Maxicare has an existing and valid service agreement where a Member
can avail of Medical Services pursuant to this Agreement.
7. AFFILIATED MEDICAL CLINIC: A duly licensed medical health care facility included in the list
of affiliated medical clinics of Maxicare which has an existing and valid affiliation agreement with
Maxicare where a Member can avail of Medical Services pursuant to this Agreement.
8. AFFILIATED MEDICAL STAFF: A group of medical practitioners and other allied health
professionals who are affiliated and authorized by Maxicare to deliver the required Medical
Services to Members.
10. AGREEMENT: This Service Agreement, including all schedules, attachments, endorsements,
addenda, Conforme Letter, Membership Application Form, and any other contracts or
documents relevant to the relationship between the Member, Client and Maxicare.
11. ANNUAL BENEFIT LIMIT (ABL): The maximum liability that Maxicare shall assume for all
covered services rendered to a Member within the term of this Agreement. The covered
services include in-patient benefits, out-patient benefits, preventive healthcare benefits and
emergency benefits but excluding Annual Check-up (ACU). ABL is replenished upon renewal of
this Agreement but not during extension.
12. APPLICANT: A person, group of persons, or corporate account applying for Membership with
Maxicare.
13. ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: An Affiliated Physician who is part of the medical staff of an Affiliated
Hospital or Affiliated Medical Clinic, and legally responsible for the care given to a Member while
in the hospital or on out-patient basis.
14. BALANCE BILLING: It is the act of an Affiliated Physician and other health practitioners to
charge Members for the difference between their desired higher professional fees and the
agreed Maxicare standard professional fees for services rendered.
16. CONFORME LETTER: A contract between Maxicare and the Client which contains the effective
date, description or reference to benefits, coverage, mode of payment and Membership Fees
and other matters relevant to the relationship between Client and Maxicare. This document
must be signed prior to Effective Date.
17. CONGENITAL DISEASE: A disease or disorder that may or may not be present or manifest at
birth, which may be a result of genetic abnormalities and intrauterine conditions such as but not
limited to errors of morphogenesis or chromosomal abnormalities. Congenital Disease includes
but not limited to the following:
a. Congenital physical anomaly: an abnormality of the structure of a body part that may or
may not be present or manifest at birth.
b. Congenital Malformation: a congenital physical anomaly.
c. Genetic Disorder/Chromosomal Aberration: An illness or condition caused by one or more
abnormalities in the genome, which may be present at birth or recognized until later in life,
18. CONSENT: Any freely given, specific, informed indication of will, whereby the Member agrees
to the collection, processing, sharing of personal information about and/or relating to him or her,
including personal, sensitive and privileged information. Consent shall be evidenced by written,
electronic or recorded means. It may also be given on behalf of a Member by a lawful
representative or an agent specifically authorized by the Member to do so.
19. CONTRIBUTORY MEMBER: A Member whose Membership Fee is fully or partially paid for by
the Member.
20. CONVALESCENT CARE: The recovery of health and strength after an illness or injury.
21. CUSTODIAL OR MAINTENANCE CARE: The degree of care furnished primarily to provide
room and board, which may or may not include nursing care, training, personal hygiene, and
other forms of self or supervisory care, to those persons who are physically or mentally disabled
or both AND
a. Who are not under any specific medical, surgical or psychiatric treatment to reduce the
existing disability to the extent medically necessary to enable the patient to live outside an
institution providing such care; or
b. When despite such treatment, there is no reasonable possibility that the disability will be
reduced or diminished.
22. DATA PRIVACY LAWS: shall refer to Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data
Privacy Act of 2012 as well as its Implementing Rules and Regulations ("IRR").
23. DEPENDENT: Any person included in the Hierarchy of Dependents who can apply for
Membership, through the Membership of the Principal.
24. DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER: Disorders that interrupt normal development of a child which
may affect a single area or several areas of development. These developmental disorders may
respond to interventions such as, but not limited to, speech therapy, physical therapy and
occupational therapy. Examples: Autism, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), mental retardation.
25. DOMICILIARY CARE: Degree of care provided in the patient's home when in-patient care is not
medically necessary.
27. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement and as indicated in Conforme Letter
and Annex A, wherein all the benefits and coverage pursuant to this Agreement shall be made
available to the Members, subject to the terms and conditions hereof.
28. ELECTIVE CASE: Non-emergency condition that needs no urgent treatment and may be
deferred to a later time without endangering the patient's life or limb.
29. EMERGENCY CONDITION: A life threatening or accidental injury or a sudden and unexpected
onset of a condition or illness which at the time of the occurrence reasonably appears to have
the potential of causing immediate disability or death, or which requires the immediate action or
alleviation of pain or discomfort. These illnesses or injuries require urgent medical or surgical
care and attention which the Member secures immediately after the onset or as soon as the
care may be made available but in any case not later than twenty four (24) hours after the
onset. Heart attacks, cardiovascular accidents, poisonings, loss of consciousness or respiration
and convulsions are some examples of emergency conditions.
30. EXCESS CHARGES: Availments which are not covered within the benefits and coverage under
this Agreement, as well as those which are availed in violation thereof, including but not limited
to the benefit availment of Members with cancelled Membership even if approved by Maxicare,
hospital bills and professional fees that are in excess of Maxicare rates, amount in excess of the
ABL/MBL and other limitations provided in the Agreement, and availments which are specifically
excluded in this Agreement. Excess Charges shall be for the account of the Member.
A service, procedure or supply including, but not limited to the diagnostic service, treatment,
facility, equipment, drug or device is considered experimental or investigational if any of the
following criteria are met:
The services, procedures or supplies requiring Governmental body approval, such as drugs and
devices, do not have unrestricted market approval from the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) of the Philippines or US FDA or final approval from any other governmental regulatory
body for use in treatment of a specified condition. Any approval that is granted as an interim
step in the regulatory process is not a substitute for final or unrestricted market approval; or
There is insufficient or inconclusive medical and scientific evidence to evaluate the therapeutic
value of the service, procedure or supply for the given diagnosis or indication.
33. ID CARD: The identification card issued by Maxicare to a Member containing the latter's name
and signature, ID reference number, and other matters pertaining to his Membership.
35. INTERMEDIATE CARE: A level of nursing care service that provides long-term care for the
chronically ill, disabled or elderly people.
36. ILLNESS: A poor health or poor physical condition marked by a pathological deviation from
normal healthy state caused by disease or sickness.
37. LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION (LOA): Letter of authorization duly issued by Maxicare to, and
signed by, the Member which shall serve as the authority of the latter to avail of the Medical
Services.
39. MAXIMUM BENEFIT LIMIT (MBL): The maximum liability that Maxicare shall cover and assume
per covered illness or injury of a Member within the one-year term of this Agreement, including
all Out-patient, In-patient and Emergency Care Benefits for any one-year period with respect to
any particular disease/condition and their complications, but excluding ACU. MBL is replenished
upon renewal of the Agreement by Client but not during any extension thereof.
42. MEDICINES AND DRUGS: Those for which a licensed medical practitioner has prescribed for
dispensing, which are specifically required for the treatment of a covered illness or injury under
this Agreement.
43. MEMBER: A Principal and/or Dependent who is eligible, has been accepted for Membership by
Maxicare after complying with the Membership Eligibility, and is currently enrolled under this
Agreement.
45. MEMBERSHIP FEES: refer to the fees for the enrollment of the Members, as specified in Annex
A.
46. NON-CONTRIBUTORY MEMBER: A Member whose Membership Fee is fully paid for by the
Client.
47. OUT-PATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES: The Medical Services which include consultations,
treatment, laboratory, diagnostic examinations and/or ancillary procedures provided to a
Member by an Affiliated Physician or Specialist, excluding the In-Patient Medical Services
rendered to such Member.
49. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from
which the identity of the Member is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by
the entity holding the information, or when put together with other information would directly and
certainly identify the Member.
50. PHILHEALTH: Philippine Health Corporation, an entity administering the National Health
Insurance Program of the Philippines.
51. PRE-EXISTING CONDITION: An illness, injury or condition shall be considered pre-existing if:
(1) any professional advice or treatment has been obtained for such illness, injury, or condition
prior to the Effective Date of Member's coverage, (2) such illness, injury or condition was
evident upon medical examination in connection with the Member's application, and (3) the
pathogenesis of such illness, injury or condition can be clinically determined to have started
prior to the Effective Date of the Member's coverage or at the time of processing of the
Member's application, whether or not the Member is aware of such illness or injury.
53. REASONABLE CHARGES: Professional fees of non-Affiliated Physicians for services rendered
to Members which do not exceed the standardized professional fees/terms of the Affiliated
Physicians/Specialists. In cases where Maxicare does not have a standard professional fee for
the professional service rendered, Maxicare reserves the right to determine the amount of
reasonable charges for the said service.
55. RELATED CONDITION: An illness, condition, or disease which is associated with the particular
diagnosis in question either as a direct symptom or sign, a risk factor, an underlying cause, a
part of a syndrome, or a complication including complications of diagnostics and treatment.
56. ROOM AND BOARD ACCOMMODATION: The pre-assigned type of hospital room and board
by Maxicare to the Member based on the benefit and coverage of the health care plan under
this Agreement.
57. SCREENING TEST: A test to be done on a Member (i) if he is asymptomatic or has no clinical
signs and symptoms, or (ii) that does not pertain to the presenting signs/symptoms and
diagnosis at point of consult nor related to the previous condition/ disease of the Member, or (iii)
upon personal request of the Member which may fall under the above reasons, or (iv) to rule out
diagnosis.
58. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT or "SOA": The statement of account duly issued by Maxicare on
or before the due date of payment reflecting Membership Fees and other monetary obligations,
if any, payable by Client.
1. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the singular number
shall include the plural and vice versa, and words importing the masculine shall include the
feminine and neuter gender and vice versa.
2. Any reference to Articles is a reference to Articles in this Agreement, and its Annexes shall be
deemed integral parts hereto. Any reference to any document, instrument or agreement (i) shall
include all exhibits, schedules and other attachments thereto; (ii) shall include all documents,
instruments or agreements issued or executed in replacement thereof; and (iii) shall mean such
document, instrument or agreement, or replacement or predecessor thereto, as amended,
modified and supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and in effect
at any given time.
3. The headings of the Articles and paragraphs herein are inserted for ease of reference only and
shall not affect the interpretation thereof or of this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided, any
reference to "writing" or cognate expressions includes a reference to telex, cable, facsimile
transmission, email or comparable means of communications. All consents and approvals to be
obtained hereunder shall be in writing.
5. The words "include", "includes" and "including" are not limiting and shall be deemed to be
followed by the words "without limitation," whether or not so followed. The words "hereof",
"herein" and "hereunder" and words of similar import when used in any document shall refer to
such document as a whole and not to any particular provision of such document.
6. Any reference to "days" shall mean calendar days, unless the term "Business Days" is used,
and any reference to "month" shall mean a calendar month.
7. Words denoting persons shall include individuals, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures,
trusts, unincorporated organizations, political subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities.
1. Maxicare shall extend and provide during the effectivity of this Agreement all the benefits
pertaining to Membership, subject to the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
2. This Agreement and the benefits appurtenant thereto shall apply only within the territorial
jurisdiction of the Philippines, except for conditions stated in Annex B.
3. Maxicare undertakes to arrange the availment of the Members' healthcare benefits in Affiliated
Hospitals, Clinics and Staff as specified in the Agreement, subject to the exclusions, limitations
and conditions specified in this Agreement.
4. The benefits mentioned in the Agreement, shall be subject to the following general conditions:
iii. Maxicare shall issue the requisite Letter of Authorization (LOA) and other necessary
documents prior to the availment of any Out-patient care.
ii. The confinement shall be in an Affiliated Hospital and in accordance with the
Member's Room and Board Accommodation.
iii. Professional services shall be provided only by Affiliated Physicians and/or Maxicare
Coordinator.
iv. If a Member for whom discharge order has been issued by the Attending Physician
refuses to be discharged, Maxicare shall no longer be responsible for all hospital
expenses and professional fees incurred after the specific time or hour the Member
should have been discharged. Such expenses shall be charged to the personal
account of the Member.
v. Maxicare shall issue the requisite Letter of Authorization (LOA) and other necessary
documents prior to the availment of any In-patient Care.
i. If the number of Members to undergo the ACU is at least fifty (50) active Members in
one day, arrangements may be made for a mobile laboratory to conduct the ACU at
Client's worksite. In case the number of actual mobile ACU availers falls below the
minimum required number, Client shall shoulder the additional cost attributable to
such shortfall.
ii. The Members may avail of the ACU at any time for Annual and Semi-Annual mode
of payment; and only after six (6) months from effectivity of this Agreement for other
modes of payment. ACU benefits shall be availed within the coverage year;
otherwise, it shall be forfeited.
iii. Additional Members with less than two (2) months remaining coverage within the
term of this Agreement shall not be entitled to ACU.
iv. Client shall notify Maxicare's Annual Check-Up (ACU) Unit at least one (1) month
prior to preferred schedule. Any request for rescheduling or change of venue must
be in writing and should be forwarded to the ACU Unit one (1) week prior to the
original ACU schedule. Maxicare, at its best effort, shall negotiate with providers for
the rescheduling. However, Maxicare reserves the right to disapprove such
requests.
d. EMERGENCY CARE
i. In Affiliated Hospital
If the emergency treatment has been administered in an Affiliated Hospital and the
Member still requires confinement, Maxicare shall provide the in-patient benefits
subject to the provisions of this Agreement.
If at the time of the confinement, the Affiliated Hospital has no available room in
accordance with the Member's Room and Board Accommodation, the Member may
opt to avail of a room accommodation which is higher than his Room and Board
Accommodation but Maxicare will only cover the incremental rate differences for the
room upgrade, professional fees, diagnostic and laboratory examinations, and other
ancillary medical services based on the benefit stipulated in Annex B (Benefits
Summary, In-patient Care, Room Upgrade). The said charges and expenses shall
be subject to the Member's ABL/MBL. All incremental costs incurred after the said
limit shall be for the personal account of the Member.
iii. In all these circumstances, Maxicare reserves the right to validate whether the
treatment received is emergency in nature and/or the illness or condition is covered
under the provisions of this Agreement.
5. PHILHEALTH COVERAGE: It is hereby declared and agreed that this Agreement is integrated
with PhilHealth.
a. All Enrollees must be members of PhilHealth. In case a Member fails to file and process his
PhilHealth benefits, the PhilHealth portion must be paid by the Member directly to the
hospital.
b. The benefits accruing under this Agreement may be utilized only after the exhaustion of
PhilHealth benefits.
c. For Members who are qualified to receive PhilHealth benefits, the computation of their
ABL/MBL shall not include the amount of PhilHealth benefits which they are entitled to
receive.
d. Additional one-time fee of P2,400 per Member per year shall be paid by a non-PhilHealth
Member subject to Maxicare Underwriting and Enrollment Fulfillment Department's
evaluation and acceptance. The additional PhilHealth fee must be paid together with the
initial modal Membership Fees and is non-pro-ratable and non-refundable. For
Non-PhiHealth Members, where additional one-time fee is not paid, the PhilHealth portion
shall be for the personal account of the Member and shall pay the PhilHealth portion
directly to the hospital/clinic.
e. For Members who are not entitled to receive PhilHealth benefits but have paid the
additional fee to Maxicare, the computation of their ABL/MBL shall be inclusive of
PhilHealth benefits which they would have been entitled to receive had they been
PhilHealth members.
f. In case PhilHealth benefits are not applied in the manner indicated above, the same shall
be for the personal account of the Member and shall be paid by him unless otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement.
a. 100% on room and board charges according to the Member's Room and Board
accommodation.
c. Professional fees based on Maxicare rates for an Affiliated Physician rendering the service
in an Affiliated Hospital.
a. For covered hospital charges or ancillaries, the Member shall pay the amount equivalent to
thirty percent (30%) of such charges.
b. For Professional Fees, the Member shall pay the difference between the allowable
Professional Fees (PF) based on Maxicare's fee schedule of the upgraded room and the
Member's room entitlement.
c. For Room and Board charges, the Member shall pay the difference between the actual rate
of the room occupied and the allowable room rate.
d. PhilHealth portion for which the Member is eligible shall be applied to or deducted from
allowable charges.
9. EXCESS CHARGES
a. Any availment that is not covered but is advanced by Maxicare shall be charged to the
Member and the Member shall be liable to pay such advances within thirty (30) days from
receipt of Statement of Account (SOA) from Maxicare. These shall include but are not
limited to the following:
ii. Hospital bills and professional fees that are in excess of Maxicare rates.
v. Benefit availment found to be not covered and deemed excluded by the Agreement,
including concealment of relevant medical information, even if unintentional or
unrelated to the current availment, and those in excess of Benefit Limits set out in
the Agreement, even if conditionally approved by Maxicare. If at the time of issuance
of the LOA, the amount of the Member's previous availment is not reflected yet,
Maxicare reserves the right to re-adjudicate the Member's coverage based on the
total remaining balance of the benefit limit; and
If the Excess Charges are not paid after the due date, Maxicare reserves the right to
suspend all services to the Member until the excess charges due, including penalty charge,
have been paid and settled. Penalty charge is equivalent to one percent (1%) or a fraction
thereof of the unpaid excess charges due, computed from the due date, subject to clearing
of checks, whichever is later ("Waiting Period"). Suspension shall be lifted after three (3)
banking days from receipt of payment inclusive of the penalty charge.
b. Claims incurred during the Suspension and Waiting Period shall not be reimbursed. In no
case shall the suspension exceed two (2) months. Otherwise, Maxicare has the option to
automatically cancel the Membership without prior notice to Client or Member.
c. REACTIVATION: Upon lifting of the suspension, Maxicare shall initiate the reactivation of
Client's Membership to the effect that Members can access Maxicare's network of medical
providers.
10. BALANCE BILLING: Maxicare shall maintain a list of preferred Affiliated Physicians and
Specialists. Upon availment, the Member shall be directed by Maxicare to the appropriate
Affiliated Physician/Specialist on the list. If the Member insists on availing the services of an
Affiliated Physician/Specialist not referred by Maxicare and Balance Billing results, the Member
shall be responsible for the additional charges. In no case shall the Member demand
reimbursement from Maxicare for the Balance Billing charged by the Affiliated
Physician/Specialist to the Member.
1. CLAIMS SUBMISSION
a. Certification, Information and Evidence. All certificates, accounts, receipts, information and
evidence required by Maxicare shall be furnished in such forms as Maxicare may require.
c. Notice of Claims
i. In cases wherein Maxicare covered costs were not deducted from the medical bills
and a Member is made to pay for the health care cost, a Member may request
reimbursement of such costs which are covered under the Agreement. The request
must be made on the prescribed claim form to which shall be attached official
receipts, together with supporting charge slips, detailed itemized accounts and other
necessary documents. No reimbursement shall be made to the Member unless such
original documents are submitted by the Member or if the Member has otherwise
been fully indemnified or reimbursed of the medical bill or costs incurred under any
other health care coverage or insurance policy or any other similar contracts or
Agreements. Such request for benefits must be presented within thirty (30) days
after the expiration of the period ofconfinement for which claims for benefits is being
made. Failure to submit within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any
claim if it was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time.
ii. Payment of the approved claims shall be made directly to the Principal unless
otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. Maxicare shall pay the approved Member
reimbursement claims within fifteen (15) days from receipt of all the supporting
documents. Any outstanding excess charges shall be offset against the approved
claim. In case of death of the Member, payment shall be made to Client in trust for
the person entitled thereto. In the latter case, the Head of the Human Resources or
any authorized personnel of Client shall be required to sign or execute an affidavit of
satisfaction of claim, which shall discharge Maxicare from any and all obligations
arising out of the same.
d. Fraudulent Claims: If any claim under this Agreement is in any respect fraudulent, all
benefits payable and/or paid in relation to that claim shall be forfeited and if deemed
appropriate, recoverable respectively.
e. Physical Examination and Autopsy: Maxicare shall have the right and opportunity to
examine the Member when and as often at is may reasonably require during the pendency
of claim hereunder, and the right and opportunity to make an autopsy in case of death,
where is it not forbidden by law.
2. BENEFIT PAYMENT
a. Payment of Benefits. If a Member incurs Eligible Expenses during the effectivity of this
Agreement, Maxicare will pay benefits in accordance with the Benefits and Coverage of
this Agreement. Maxicare will pay the Eligible Expenses after application of any stipulated
co-payment or other deductions may apply.
b. Coordination of Benefits. Benefits will not exceed the total medical expenses when
combined with other health care or medical coverage in force or organizations or which are
provided free of charge in government or private facilities.
a. LIMITATION: The claims for reimbursement shall apply only in emergency treatments,
whether out-patient or in-patient, rendered in non-Affiliated Hospitals.
b. FILING OF CLAIMS: All claims for reimbursement must be filed using the Maxicare
reimbursement form and submitted to Maxicare Makati, Cebu or Davao Offices within thirty
(30) days from the date of availment for out-patient availment or from date of discharge for
in-patient availment. The claim must be accompanied by the following:
c. RESERVATION: During the pendency of the claim, Maxicare reserves the right and
opportunity to conduct a comprehensive examination of the Member who is claiming for
reimbursement.
d. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Payment of the approved claims shall be made directly to the
Principal unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. Maxicare shall pay the approved
Member reimbursement claims within fifteen (15) days from receipt of all the supporting
documents. Any outstanding excess charges shall be offset against the approved claim. In
case of death of the Member, payment shall be made to Client in trust for the person
entitled thereto. In the latter case, the Head of the Human Resources or any authorized
personnel of Client shall be required to sign or execute an affidavit of satisfaction of claim,
which shall discharge Maxicare from any and all obligations arising out of the same.
5. RESERVATION: During the pendency of the claim, Maxicare reserves the right and opportunity
to conduct a comprehensive examination of the Member who is claiming for reimbursement.
6. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: Payment of the approved claims shall be made directly to the Principal
unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. Maxicare shall pay the approved Member
reimbursement claims within fifteen (15) days from receipt of all the supporting documents. Any
outstanding excess charges shall be offset against the approved claim. In case of death of the
Member, payment shall be made to Client in trust for the person entitled thereto. In the latter
case, the Head of the Human Resources or any authorized personnel of Client shall be required
to sign or execute an affidavit of satisfaction of claim, which shall discharge Maxicare from any
and all obligations arising out of the same.
The rights of the Member and obligations of Maxicare are subject to the following limitations:
2. Maxicare's aggregate liability for Out-patient, In-patient and Emergency Care Benefits for any
one-year period with respect to any particular disease/condition and their complications shall be
limited to the Member's ABL/MBL.
3. Maxicare's obligation with respect to the professional fees of Affiliated Physician/Specialist for
specific Medical Services shall be limited to the agreed Maxicare standard professional fees.
4. If the Member refuses to follow the recommended treatment or procedures and the Affiliated
Physician believes that no professionally acceptable alternative exists, then Maxicare shall no
longer be responsible to provide care for the condition under treatment while such refusal exists.
Further, if the earlier refusal resulted in the aggravation of the medical condition, Maxicare shall
no longer be responsible for the treatment thereof.
5. If a Member refuses to comply with established rules, regulations and procedures of the chosen
hospitals or clinics and by reason of which services are denied, Maxicare shall not be liable for
any claims, charges or damages caused to the Member.
6. Maxicare is not liable for any claims, charges or damages, legal fees or litigation cost incurred
by or caused to the Member by the acts of the doctors or physicians in the course of the
delivery of the Medical Services, whether In-Patient, Out-Patient or Emergency. It is hereby
understood that the liability of Maxicare is limited to the payment of hospital bills, professional
fees and all medical expenses directly related to the medical management of the Member.
1. AMOUNT OF MEMBERSHIP FEES: For the services covered in this Agreement, Client shall
pay Maxicare a Membership Fee per Member as specified in Annex A.
2. PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP FEES: The Membership Fees are due on the Effective Date of
this Agreement and every month, quarter or semester thereafter for monthly, quarterly or
semi-annually mode of payment, respectively. The Membership Fees payable on any due date
shall be the aggregate of the Membership Fees for all the persons enrolled under this
Agreement.
In case of any information, event, condition or change which materially and adversely affects or
could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the assets, liabilities, financial
results of operations, financial conditions, business or prospects of Client, the entire
Membership Fees and/or other Maxicare obligations shall become due and demandable.
The Membership Fees of Members added after any due date and any adjustments in the
Statement of Account (SOA), such as addition or deletion of Members, upgrading or
downgrading of plan, errors and changes still under process, shall be reflected in another SOA
to be given within thirty (30) days from the date the advice from Client is received by Maxicare.
Should there be any dispute, contest or conflict regarding the SOA on any substantial matter
appertaining thereto, Client shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the sum demanded on or before
the due date, notwithstanding such dispute, contest or conflict, unless Client shows proof of
significant error on any substantial matter stated in the SOA, in which case, Client shall pay fifty
percent (50%) of the sum demanded or the uncontested amount, whichever is higher, on or
before the due date. Significant error means an error that would affect at least twenty-five
percent (25%) of the total amount due. Upon resolution of the dispute, contest or conflict, the
adjustments, if any, shall be reflected in another SOA to be given within fifteen (15) days from
the date the dispute, contest or conflict was settled by the Parties. In this regard, FULL payment
of such adjusted SOA shall be made fifteen (15) days from the time of receipt of such adjusted
SOA.
The absence of any written notice to Maxicare regarding any dispute, contest or disagreement
in the details contained in the SOA within fifteen (15) days from the receipt thereof shall
constitute Client's absolute agreement thereto.
3. GRACE PERIOD FOR PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP FEES: Client is given a thirty (30) day
grace period within which to pay the amount due under the SOA. The grace period shall
commence from Effective Date or due date. Client is obligated to pay for the coverage during
the grace period.
4. APPLICATION OF PAYMENT: All payments received by Maxicare from Client shall be applied
to the statements of account, in the order of their respective issue dates, starting from the
earliest, and thereafter, in the following order of priority: (a) first, to costs, expenses and
indemnities due, if any; (b) then, against default interest and penalties; and (c) finally, to the
principal amount of any unpaid Membership Fees.
a. Suspend all services under this Agreement or services to Members whose Membership
Fees have not yet been received, until full payment of all Membership Fees due, including
penalties and interests;
b. Terminate this Agreement without prejudice to collect the amount due and the
corresponding penalties and interests that have accrued thereon; and
c. Collect penalty charges equivalent to two and a half percent (2.5%) a month or a fraction
thereof on the unpaid Membership Fees due, computed from the due date.
6. LIFTING OF SUSPENSION: The suspension shall be in force until Client shall have paid the
Membership Fees due plus the two and a half percent (2.5%) per month penalty charge.
Suspension shall be lifted after three (3) banking days from receipt of payment inclusive of the
penalty charge, subject to clearing of checks, whichever is later ("Waiting Period").
If the Membership Fees are unpaid prior to the cancellation or termination of Membership,
Client shall settle the pro rata Membership Fee, inclusive of penalty charges if applicable.
9. MINIMUM NUMBER OF ENROLLEES: Should the number of enrolled principal Members fall
below the minimum membership requirement due to cancellation and/or termination of
coverage, Maxicare shall not refund the Membership fee for such cancelled Member
(hereinafter referred to as the "Cancelled Member"). Notwithstanding on the provision, Client
shall pay the Membership fees in order to complete the minimum membership requirement
(hereinafter referred to as the "Fill-in Member").
However, the corresponding Membership fee for a Cancelled or Fill-in Member can be offset for
additional principal Members in accordance with the following:
iii. Membership fee dues of the Cancelled Member or the Fill-in Members, are fully paid;
iv. Minimum headcount requirement is still met for the duration of the coverage period;
and
v. With respect to the subsequent Semi-Annual or Quarterly payments, the reckoning
point of the additional Member's coverage shall be the succeeding half or quarter of
the Agreement's term.
If any of the above conditions were not met, billing of additional principal Members within the
coverage year shall be billed according to the provision stated under Article VII.8 (Membership
fee of Members added after Effective Date of the Agreement).
Participation requirement shall be met upon the Effective Date. If participation requirement is
not met or should there be a decrease in number of enrollees per membership type, the
following adjustment in rates shall apply:
1. MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY: The persons described in Annex A are eligible to enroll under this
Agreement when their Membership Application Forms are accepted and approved by Maxicare.
The ages shall refer to the age of the Member upon Effective Date of this Agreement. The
Member may therefore maintain his Membership until the expiration of this Agreement.
Maxicare reserves the right to approve or disapprove on reasonable grounds the application for
Membership of Client's employees. In this regard, Maxicare shall conduct medical evaluation of
the general status of health of the Applicant and shall principally consider the result thereof in
the approval or disapproval of the aforesaid Application for Membership.
Submission of the Membership Application Form and other requirements shall be regarded as a
condition precedent for coverage under this Agreement. Membership Application Forms shall no
longer be accepted beyond one (1) month after the Effective Date of this Agreement without
prejudice to the provisions in Section 3 below.
Contributory Members are required to fill-up the Membership Application Forms while the
Non-contributory Members shall be endorsed for enrollment thru Maxicare masterlist format.
The hierarchy or order of dependents set forth herein must be strictly observed and followed
and non-compliance therewith without justifiable reasons shall be a ground for disapproval of
the application for Membership.
b. If Membership Fee contributions from Members are required, coverage shall become
effective on the Effective Date of this Agreement, the date of enrollment provided that it is
not more than one (1) month after the Effective Date of this Agreement, or the date on
which the person first becomes eligible, whichever is latest.
a. Client shall indicate the data of additional enrollees in the Data Change Form (DCF) or in
an electronic mail, and transmit the same to the assigned Maxicare representative prior to
the intended Effective Date of enrollment. Maxicare's Underwriting and Enrollment
Fulfillment Department shall secure the information needed to enroll additional Members or
change Membership data from the DCF or electronic mail.
b. In cases when the volume of additional enrollees is substantial, Client shall attach a list, in
accordance with Maxicare's required format, of the additional Applicants in the DCF or
electronic mail that will be transmitted to Maxicare.
c. Maxicare shall only honor the list of Applicants that are provided and endorsed by Client's
authorized representative, and accompanied by prescribed supporting documents, to
ensure accuracy and security of data that will be submitted to and processed by Maxicare.
Maxicare shall be rendered free and harmless from any liability arising from
non-acceptance of the list provided by an unauthorized representative of Client.
d. DCF and/or Member lists that are clearly faxed may be accepted to meet the cut-off date or
endorsement date prior to the intended Effective Date of enrollment, subject however to the
submission of the original copy or transmission through electronic mail of a copy of the
documents within twenty four (24) hours.
e. The Effective Date of coverage or the assignment of Effective Date for new / additional
applications shall be subject to the following conditions:
i. Change of Effective Date of coverage within the coverage period shall not be allowed.
ii. Maxicare reserves the right to deny or accommodate requests for late enrollment.
iii. Effective Date of an enrollee's coverage whose coverage is being held pending the
submission of additional requirements/verifications shall be based on the completion
and receipt by Maxicare of the said requirements/verifications, applying the Effective
Date of additional enrollees as specified in Annex A.
Pending requirements shall be completed within thirty (30) days from date of notice by
Maxicare. Non-submission within said period would result to automatic forfeiture of
iv. Should the Effective Date of coverage depend on the date of regularization of the
employee, Client shall ensure that the endorsement is made prior to the intended
Effective Date of enrollment but not later than thirty (30) days from the date of
regularization. The Effective Date of coverage shall then follow the date of
regularization. Failure to submit the prescribed requirements, if any, within thirty (30)
days after the date of regularization would result to the disapproval of the application.
Certain considerations on late submission, but in no case later than sixty (60) days
from the date of regularization, may be given on a case-to-case basis due to reasons
deemed acceptable and approved by the Head of Maxicare's Underwriting Enrollment
and Fullfillment Department.
v.ii. The Effective Date of the upgrading/downgrading of the plan shall be the date of
promotion/demotion of the Member or from endorsement of Client, whichever is
later.
v.iii. In case of upgrade of plan, Client shall pay the additional Membership Fee
corresponding to the effectivity period of the upgraded plan. In case of
downgrade, Maxicare shall refund the excess Membership Fee corresponding
to the effectivity period of the downgraded plan. There shall be no refund of
excess Membership Fee if the member has availed any benefits pursuant to this
Agreement.
vi. All additional enrollees/dependents must be endorsed within thirty (30) days from the
Effective Date and they shall follow the original /renewal Effective Date of coverage.
Additional enrollees beyond this period shall be considered in the next renewal period
except for newly regularized employees, newly-wed spouse and newly-born
dependents whose coverage is effective from the date of eligibility.
In case Client failed to cause the return and surrender of the ID Cards of cancelled
Members, the cost of all medical services arising out of an unauthorized use of the ID
Cards shall be charged accordingly to Client's account.
the Applicant, (b) the assessment of a higher Membership Fee or (c) the inclusion of additional
restrictions and exclusions to the benefits of the Member under this Agreement. Client shall
reimburse Maxicare the difference between the costs of Medical Services rendered to such
Member and the Membership Fee.
b. When obligations to Maxicare are not paid within the Grace Period;
d. Effective immediately, when the Member enters military, naval or air service of any country
or international authority;
e. Upon endorsement of Client that the Member retires or resigns or has been terminated or
separated from Client;
g. Effective immediately, when the Member fails to observe the terms and conditions of this
Agreement or fails to act with utmost good faith.
7. PROCESSING FEE: For lost ID Cards, filled-out Maxicare statement of loss ID card form,
photocopy of front and back portion of a valid ID with picture or notarized affidavit of loss and a
valid proof of payment of processing fee of P200 per card shall be submitted to Maxicare within
thirty (30) days from the date of loss.
1. EFFECTIVE DATE: Unless otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall commence on the
date specified in this Agreement and shall be effective for a term of one (1) year. It may be
renewed on a yearly basis subject to mutually agreed upon terms and conditions. This
Agreement shall be automatically renewed every year thereafter unless otherwise terminated
upon the request of either Party, by giving the other Party a written notice at least one (1) month
in advance.
2. PRE-TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
a. The Parties may pre-terminate this Agreement for justifiable reasons at any time by giving
a written notice to other Party at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended termination date.
Client may only pre-terminate this Agreement if it is not in default in the performance of its
obligations or it has not violated any of its warranties and representations. Starting on the
termination date, Maxicare shall be free from all liabilities to Client, Members and their
dependents. This shall be without prejudice to the right of Maxicare to collect Client's
obligations which have become due and demandable.
b. Client shall be entitled to a refund equivalent to the amount of paid Membership Fees of
Members who have not availed of any of the benefits under this Agreement and in
accordance with the following:
If the Agreement has been in force from Effective Date for Percentage of Refund Based on
Mode of Payment
Less than one (1) month 80%
At least one (1) month but less than three (3) months 70%
At least three (3) months but less than six (6) months 40%
Six (6) months or more No refund
If the Agreement has been in force from Effective Date for Percentage of Refund Based on
Mode of Payment
Less than one (1) month 70%
At least one (1) month but less than two (2) months 50%
At least two (2) months but less than three (3) months 30%
Three (3) months or more No refund
c. If Membership Fees due are not fully paid, Client shall be required to settle the
corresponding Membership Fees of Members, inclusive of penalty charges, if applicable, in
accordance with the following provisions:
i. For Members who have not availed of any of the benefits under this Agreement, Client
shall pay the corresponding unpaid amount of Membership Fees in accordance with
the schedule hereunder:
If the Agreement has been in force from Effective Date for Percentage of Membership Fees
corresponding to the Mode of
Payment
Less than one (1) month 20%
At least one (1) month but less than three (3) months 30%
At least three (3) months but less than six (6) months 60%
If the Agreement has been in force from Effective Date for Percentage of Membership Fees
corresponding to the Mode of
Payment
Six (6) months or more 100%
If the Agreement has been in force from Effective Date for Percentage of Membership Fees
corresponding to the Mode of
Payment
Less than one (1) month 30%
At least one (1) month but less than two (2) months 50%
At least two (2) months but less than three (3) months 70%
Three (3) months or more 100%
With respect to the second (2nd) semi-annual payment, the reckoning point shall
be the second (2nd) half of the Agreement's term.
ii. For Members who have availed of any of the benefits under this Agreement, Client is
required to pay their entire Membership Fees, including penalty charges if applicable.
3. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
a. Maxicare shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement in the event that:
ii. Account's participation becomes fifty percent (50%) and below anytime during the
contract period, subject to evaluation of Maxicare's Underwriting and Enrollment
Fulfilment Department;
iii. Any material representation or warranty made by Client is false or untrue when made;
or if Client commits any act with the intent to defraud Maxicare;
iv. Non-payment of Membership Fees and other Maxicare obligations subject to agreed
payment terms; and
v. If Client is in material breach of the Agreement and has failed to cure such breach
within thirty (30) days after its receipt of written notice from Maxicare.
b. All Medical Services and coverage under this Agreement shall terminate on the termination
date, without prejudice to any claim for covered Medical Services rendered to a Member
prior to the termination date.
1. ENTIRE CONTRACT: This Agreement, Conforme Letter and Annexes, the master list of
enrollment, and/or any stipulation or endorsement attached to this Agreement, shall constitute
the entire contract between Maxicare, Client and the Members. All statements and information
contained in the Membership Application Form shall be deemed representations and warranties
made by the Member himself for purposes of applying the provisions of this Agreement. The
execution of the Conforme Letter, Annexes, Renewal Letter or any other agreement between
the Parties shall constitute as execution of this Agreement by the Parties. This Agreement
supersedes all prior undertakings, arrangements, representations, agreements, whether verbal
or written between the Parties.
3. AUTHORITY TO PROCESS AND DATA PRIVACY: Client hereby agrees and understands that
in the course of providing service/s to the Member and/or his Dependents, Maxicare shall
engage the services of, and/or interact with, other third parties, such as, but not limited to its
parent company, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, financial advisors, affiliated third parties or
independent/non-affiliated third parties and service providers, whether local or foreign
(collectively referred to as "Representatives").
Client hereby represents and warrants that, at the time of the effectivity of this Agreement and
effectivity of coverage of each Member and his Dependents, it has obtained from the Member
and his Dependents the required consents pursuant to the Data Privacy Laws authorizing
Maxicare, Client, and any of their authorized representatives to:
a. Obtain, collect, examine, process, and store the Member's and his Dependent/s' personal
information, including sensitive personal information and privileged information, medical
records, or any other information relative to the Member and his Dependents'
hospitalization, consultation, and treatment or any medical advice in connection with the
benefit/claim availed under the Agreement, as may be deemed necessary by Maxicare.
Except as otherwise stated hereon, any information obtained relative to the authority herein
given shall be strictly confidential. The extent of the collection and processing shall be
necessary and incidental to the performance of the services contemplated in the
Agreement.
b. Disclose the aforementioned information to the Client, its representatives, agents and
brokers, Maxicare and its Representatives, including the service providers which will
perform the services contemplated in the Agreement, for any legitimate business purpose
as Maxicare may deem appropriate, including but not limited to outsourced processing of
Maxicare transactions, profiling or historical statistical analysis, providing advice or
information which Maxicare and its Representatives believe may be of interest to the
Member or the Client, to effectively administer or manage their accounts, enhance
customer services, or to communicate with the Member or the Client for any purpose.
Consent, as herein specified, shall at all times comply with the requirements of the Data Privacy
Laws and the obligation to ensure that the same is in fact compliant shall devolve upon the
Client. It is hereby agreed that it is the sole responsibility of Client to obtain from the Member
the consent herein specified and that Maxicare shall have all the right to rely on the
representation by Client that this consent shall have been duly and timely obtained prior to
Effective Date of this Agreement.
Client shall hold Maxicare free and harmless from and against any and all suits or claims,
actions, or proceedings, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, which may be
filed, charged or adjudged against Maxicare or any of its directors, stockholders, officers,
employees, agents, or representatives in connection with or arising from the use, processing,
4. CONFIDENTIALITY:
a. A Party ("Receiving Party"), including its employees, agents or representatives, shall not
use or reproduce, directly or indirectly any Confidential Information for the benefit of any
person, or disclose to anyone such Confidential Information without the written
authorization of the other Party ("Disclosing Party"), whether during or after the term of this
Agreement, for as long as such information retains the characteristics of Confidential
Information.
"Confidential Information" means any data or information, that is proprietary to the Parties
and not generally known to the public, whether in tangible or intangible form, whenever and
however disclosed, including, without limitation, (i) personal information, treatments or
operations undergone by its Members, (ii) trade secrets, confidential or secret formulae,
special medical equipment and procedures, (iii) medical utilization reports, directly or
indirectly useful in any aspect of the business of Maxicare, (iv) any vendor names, Member
and supplier lists, (v) marketing strategies, plans, financial information, or projections,
operations, sales estimates, business plans and performance results relating to the past,
present or future business activities of the Parties, (vi) all intellectual or other proprietary
information or material of Maxicare; (vii) all forms of Confidential Information including, but
not limited to, loose notes, diaries, memoranda, drawings, photographs, electronic storage
and computer print outs; (viii) any other information that should reasonably be recognized
as confidential information of Maxicare.
All information which the Receiving Party acquires or becomes acquainted with during the
period of this Agreement, whether developed by the Disclosing Party or by others, which
the Receiving Party has a reasonable basis to believe to be Confidential Information, or
which is treated, designated and/or identified by the Disclosing Party as being Confidential
Information, shall be presumed to be Confidential Information. Confidential Information
need not be novel, unique, patentable, copyrightable or constitute a trade secret in order to
be designated Confidential Information.
Anything herein to the contrary, notwithstanding, Confidential Information shall not include
information which:
i. was known by the Receiving Party prior to receiving the Confidential Information from
the Disclosing Party;
ii. becomes rightfully known to the Receiving Party from a third-party source not known,
after diligent inquiry by such Party to be under an obligation to from the Disclosing
Party to maintain confidentiality;
iv.i. the Receiving Party has provided the Disclosing Party with prompt written notice
thereof so that the Disclosing Party may seek appropriate remedy and/or
injunctive relief prior to such disclosure by the Receiving Party;
iv.ii. the Receiving Party has taken all reasonable actions and/or steps to narrow
down the information to be disclosed;
iv.iii. Should partial disclosure be required, the Receiving Party furnishes only that
portion that is legally required to be disclosed; and
iv.iv. the Receiving Party shall not oppose and shall cooperate with the Disclosing
Party with respect to any such request for any protective order or other relief;
b. The Receiving Party agrees not to use the Confidential Information belonging to the
Disclosing Party for any purpose other than those contemplated by the Parties and in
furtherance of this Agreement. Any other use of such Confidential Information shall be
made only upon prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.
c. For purposes of this Agreement, the Parties agree that their obligations herein shall be
binding upon their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and all other
natural and juridical persons acting for and on their behalf, including, but not limited to their
subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors and partners.
d. The obligations provided under this Agreement shall include taking steps to:
ii. advise either Party's directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives with
access to the Confidential Information of the obligation to protect Confidential
Information; and
iii. use the Confidential Information only for purposes directly related to this Agreement.
The obligations imposed herein shall survive even after the termination of the Agreement.
e. The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information shall remain the exclusive
property of the Disclosing Party and its successors.
f. Notwithstanding any right granted hereunder, this Agreement shall not grant the Receiving
Party a right under any patent, copyright, trade secret, or other intellectual property right.
g. In the event that the Receiving Party discloses, disseminates or releases any Confidential
Information received from the Disclosing Party, except as provided above, such disclosure,
dissemination or release will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
Hospital/Clinic.
6. TAXES, LEVIES AND GOVERNMENT IMPOSITION: Client shall directly answer and be liable
for all taxes, fees, charges and penalties that may be assessed against Maxicare and shall,
upon notice or demand from Maxicare, immediately settle and pay all such taxes, penalties and
charges as may be assessed, in the event that:
a. The fees and benefits provided under this Agreement are made subject to new taxes, fees,
charges or penalties as may be required by law after the execution of this Agreement;
b. A new interpretation of the law, regulation or its equivalent should result to changes in the
formula or manner of computing taxes thereby resulting in additional tax obligations on the
part of Maxicare;
c. Client warranted that the transaction contemplated herein is not subject to a particular tax,
such as Value Added Tax, and the Membership Fee was computed pursuant to such
representation;
d. This Agreement is subjected to such other taxes, fees, charges or penalties, not otherwise
contemplated between the Parties but to which the Parties may become liable under the
law.
For the avoidance of any doubt, the taxes, levies or fees referred to herein are only those that
affect the quoting of Membership Fees.
7. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
8. ARBITRATION: Any difference arising between the Client or any Member andMaxicare shall be
referred to an arbitrator to be appointed by the parties to the dispute. If the parties are unable to
agree on a single arbitrator, two (2) arbitrators shall be appointed (one by each party). In the
event of further disagreement, the arbitrators shall select an umpire. If the difference between
the parties required medical knowledge(including any question regarding the appropriate
maximum indemnity for any medical service or an operation not listed in the schedule of surgical
fees) the arbitrators at the discretion of Maxicare, may be registered medical practitioners and
the umpire in suchan instance, shall be a consultant Specialist, Surgeon, or Physician.
Determination of an award shall be a Condition Precedent to any Liability or right of action
against Maxicare.
10. AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY. The Parties hereby represent that their respective representatives
been duly authorized by the Board of Directors to sign, execute and deliver this Service
Agreement.
11. REFUND: All the provisions pertaining to refund, payment and reimbursement shall not apply if
Client, Member or its dependents, commits any act prejudicial to Maxicare, with or without intent
to defraud, including, but not limited to:
a. Creating an account or entity for the sole purpose of qualifying for enrollment or availing
the health medical coverage;
b. Representing to be a bona fide employee of Client;
c. Using the card of a Member to avail of the Medical Services;
12. SEPARABILITY: If any term or provision of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal or
unenforceable under Philippine laws, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect
or render unenforceable any other term or provision of this Agreement.
13. AGENCY: Nothing in this Agreement creates any agency, joint venture, partnership or other
form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties. Neither Party
has any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligations on behalf of or
in the name of the other Party or to bind the other Party to any contract, agreement or
undertaking with any third party.
14. NOTICES: All notices, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder
shall be made in writing and sent to the Client, Principal, Members or its Authorized
Representative.
15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts that together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
16. RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION. The coverage under this Agreement is extended to cover injuries
of the Member caused by third party(ies) whether liability is determinable or not as in cases of
vehicular accidents and other similar instances or related incidents limited to the availed
healthcare services which have been paid by Maxicare pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of
the Agreement and that the Member will subrogate his rights of recovery from any other party to
the extent of the value of the services so rendered to Maxicare and will undertake to assist
Maxicare in the successful recovery of the total cost of those services.
17. CIVIL CODE ARTICLE 1250 WAIVER: The provisions of Article 1250 of the Civil Code of the
Republic of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386) which reads, "In case an extraordinary
inflation or deflation of the currency stipulated should supervene, the value of the currency at
the time of establishment of the obligation shall be the basis of payment", shall not apply in
determining the extent of liability under the provisions of this Agreement.
18. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Insurance Commission, with offices in Manila, Cebu and Davao, is
the government office in charge of the enforcement of all laws related to Health Maintenance
Organization (HMO), and has supervisions over HMOs. It is ready at all times to assist the
general public in matters pertaining to HMO, pre-need and insurance. For any inquiries or
complaints, please contact the Public Assistance and Mediation Division (PAMD) of the
Insurance Commission at 1071 United Nations Avenue, Manila with telephone numbers
+632-5238461 and email address publicassistance@insurance.gov.ph. The official website of
the Insurance Commission is www.insurance.gov.ph.