Timing and Conditions for Medical Examinations
- Medical examinations for overseas employment must be conducted only after the recruitment agency or its principal has interviewed, trade-tested, or decided to accept the worker for an overseas job.
- The Agency Medical Examination Referral Slip given to the worker must indicate that the worker has been accepted for the overseas position.
Cost of Medical Examinations
- The pre-employment medical examination fee is capped at P120.00.
- The cost is typically borne by the applicant unless the principal agrees to cover it as part of the mobilization expenses outlined in the recruitment agreement.
Enforcement and Sanctions
- Violations of the rules governing the conduct of medical examinations are subject to administrative sanctions.
- Possible penalties include suspension or cancellation of the recruitment agency's license to recruit and deploy workers overseas.
List of Accredited Medical Clinics
- A list of sixty-three (63) accredited clinics qualified to perform medical examinations for overseas workers is provided, from which agencies may select.
Regulatory Authority and Issuance
- The rules arise from the joint regulations of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
- The memorandum circular is issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to ensure compliance with the joint rules and regulations.