Special benefit package
TB treatment through DOTS
Treatment of new cases of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in children and adults are covered through the Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse or DOTS, the shortest and most effective internationally accepted treatment protocol for TB.
Details of coverage:
Amount of coverage |
Php 4,000 |
Services included |
Diagnostic work-up, consultation services and anti-TB drugs required in an outpatient set-up. |
Providers |
Duly accredited TB-DOTS Centers (available in the Philippines only) |
Eligibility |
New cases only, i.e., patient has never had treatment for TB or who has taken anti-TB drugs for less than one month. Enrolment with TB-DOTS center falls within the validity period as stated in the Member Data Record. |
Exclusions |
Failure cases - a patient who, on previous treatment, is sputum smear positive at five months or later during the course of treatment. Relapse case - a patient previously treated for TB who has been declared cured or treatment completed, and is diagnosed with bacteriologically positive (smear or culture) TB. Return after default (RAD) cases - a patient who returns to treatment with positive bacteriology (smear of culture) following interruption of treatment for two months or more. |
Other conditions |
Additional services rendered or extension of treatment shall not be covered. |
