Patient Guide

A little preparation. A more comfortable visit.

Understand your HMO and PhilHealth options, know what to bring, and arrive with confidence.

Our care standards

Confidence in every step of care.

Clinical standards and benefit guidance, brought together to help you prepare for your RB-ABC visit.

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DOH-certified branches

Care delivered through our DOH-certified branch network, with DOH-trained nurses and physicians focused on clear guidance and appropriate animal-bite care.

  • DOH-certified branches
  • DOH-trained nurses & physicians
  • People-first clinical guidance
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PhilHealth — Your Partner in Health

PhilHealth-accredited care

Understand the Animal Bite Treatment Package and the membership details to prepare. Your chosen accredited branch can help clarify current requirements and eligibility.

  • PhilHealth-accredited care
  • Animal-bite benefit guidance
  • A clear visit-preparation checklist
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Branch certification, staff training and benefit availability are branch-specific. Please confirm current details and eligibility with your chosen center.

HMO Partners

Make your coverage work for you.

Your plan, chosen branch and treatment determine what your HMO may cover. Check these together before your visit.

Your HMO, your chosen branch
  • Intellicare
  • Avega
  • InLife / iCare
  • Maxicare
Branch verification required
  1. 1

    Check your provider

    Ask your HMO whether the selected RB-ABC branch and proposed service are accredited under your plan.

  2. 2

    Prepare your authorization

    Request a Letter of Authorization (LOA), if your provider requires one. Confirm its validity and any co-payment.

  3. 3

    Bring your essentials

    Bring your HMO card, a valid ID and the approved LOA or referral, when required.

PhilHealth

Know your animal-bite benefit options.

PhilHealth provides an Animal Bite Treatment Package through accredited package providers. Eligibility, covered services and documents should be confirmed with the treating facility.

Animal Bite Treatment Package
  1. 1

    Confirm the facility

    Verify that your chosen center is an accredited Animal Bite Treatment Package provider.

  2. 2

    Prepare member details

    Bring your PhilHealth ID or PIN, a valid ID and your Member Data Record, if available or requested.

  3. 3

    Ask about your benefit

    The branch can explain eligibility, claim documents, covered services and any remaining charges.

Recently bitten or scratched? Don't wait for an appointment.

Seek prompt in-person assessment at an animal-bite center. Online forms, HMO approvals and benefit checks should not delay care.

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