POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 48 s. 1990

: The purpose is to prescribe the revised standard medical examination fees for overseas workers and seafarers as mandated by the Department of Health and to ensure compliance by medical clinics and hospitals.
: Under Administrative Order No. 85-A series of 1990.
: The cost of the basic pre-employment medical examination is P250.00.
: It includes complete physical examination, chest X-ray (plates not smaller than 11" x 14"), complete blood count including hemoglobin determination, blood typing (ABO), urinalysis, stool examination, and psychometric evaluation.
: Yes, for seafarers, Ishihara tests for color perception and audiometry are required among others, which are charged separately from the basic examination rates.
: Giving rebates or charging lower fees is considered a violation under Section 25.1 of the rules and regulations and shall be dealt with severely.
: Ishihara Test for P25.00, Audiogram for P80.00, and ECG for P120.00.
: The fee for the HIV/AIDS test is P400.00.
: No, dental treatments such as dental extraction and fillings are optional and have separate prescribed fees.
: The schedule of fees took effect immediately as of the date filed, September 20, 1991.