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For some, part of having an HMO is securing a letter of approval (LOA) for laboratory tests requested by doctors to help them diagnose ...
For some, part
of having an HMO is securing a letter of approval (LOA) for laboratory tests
requested by doctors to help them diagnose health problems
accurately. These tests include blood tests, urinalysis, chest x-ray,
among others.
A letter of
approval basically confirms that such tests are indeed part of a member’s HMO
coverage and authorizes the diagnostic clinic to proceed with the requested
tests. However, securing an LOA may mean going through a process that can be
slow and inconvenient sometimes: A medical attendant gets your card, then calls
the HMO provider to advise them of the laboratory test that needs to be done.
Afterwhich, the patient waits for the approval.
Now, Medicard, a
leading health maintenance organization in the Philippines, takes the hassle
out of getting LOA as it introduces Medicard Online LOA -- an online
application that allows you to easily request for a letter of approval for your
laboratory and diagnostic tests in the comfort of your own home or straight
from your mobile phone on the go.
“MediCard
constantly aspires to make quality healthcare accessible and more convenient
for our members because we value their time. With innovations such as the
Medicard Online LOA, we are able to eliminate a lengthy and time-consuming wait
period to get your LOA since online application allows quick user convenience,”
said Dr. Nicky Montoya.
Getting an LOA
for laboratory and diagnostic tests can be done in five easy steps. First, go
to www.medicardphils.com and
click the MediCard Online LOA tab. Then, fill out the online form with your
MediCard ID number and upload a copy of your doctor’s request.
Next, choose a
MediCard free-standing clinic or any accredited clinic/hospital where you wish
to avail of the test, and then your LOA and instructions will be sent via
e-mail. Lastly, submit the LOA to the hospital together with a copy of your
doctor’s request and a copy of the email.
Save yourself
the inconvenience of waiting or long procedures and prioritize your good health
now with the MediCard Online LOA.
Issuance of the
LOA and access to select providers are dependent on the existing plan and
coverage.
