Medical Exam Fees for Overseas Workers

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POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 48 s. 1990: Medical Exam Fees for Overseas Workers

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Title Supreme Court: Medical Exam Fees for Overseas Workers

Law: Poea Memorandum Circular No. 48 S. 1990

Decision Date: Sep 20, 1991

Revised medical examination fees for overseas workers and seafarers are mandated, establishing a minimum charge of P250.00 for basic pre-employment tests and outlining additional costs for specialized examinations to ensure compliance and quality in medical assessments.

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Mandatory Fee Schedule and Compliance

The prescribed fees represent the minimum rates to be charged and must not be undercut.
Offering rebates or charging less than the prescribed rates constitutes a violation of Section 25.1 of the governing rules and regulations.
Violations will be dealt with strictly to ensure the quality of medical examinations is maintained.

Basic Pre-Employment Medical Examination Fee and Inclusions

The fixed cost for the basic pre-employment medical examination is set at P250.00.
The basic examination comprises the following tests:
- Complete physical examination
- Chest X-ray (using plates not smaller than 11" x 14")
- Complete blood count (CBC) including hemoglobin determination
- Blood typing (ABO)
- Urinalysis
- Stool examination
- Psychometric evaluation

Additional Examinations for Seafarers

Besides the basic examination, seafarers are required to undergo additional tests such as:
- Ishihara tests for color perception
- Audiometry
These additional tests have separate charges which must be collected over and above the basic examination fee.

Schedule of Special Examination Fees

Special examinations must be billed separately according to the following rates:
1. Ishihara Test: P25.00
2. Audiogram: P80.00
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG): P120.00
4. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): P70.00
5. Other Laboratory Tests:
  - VDRL: P80.00
  - Pregnancy Test (urine): P60.00
  - Uric Acid: P70.00
  - Erythrocyte Sedimentation: P30.00
  - Malarial Smear: P40.00
  - Sputum Examination for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB): P60.00
  - Gram Stain: P40.00
6. Smear Tests:
  - Pap Smear (Cytology): P100.00
  - Urethral Gram Stain: P40.00
7. HIV/AIDS Test: P400.00
8. Hepa-B Surface Antigen Test: P100.00
9. Dental Treatments (optional):
  - Dental Extraction: P60.00
  - Dental Filling:
    - Temporary Filling: P60.00
    - Permanent Filling:
      - Amalgam: P70.00
      - Adaptic: P90.00

Effective Date and Enforcement

The prescribed schedule of fees took effect immediately as of the date of filing, September 20, 1991.
All accredited medical facilities must strictly comply with these regulations to ensure uniformity and quality in the medical screening of overseas Filipino workers and seafarers.

Legal Authority and Responsibility

The memorandum circular is issued under authority of the Department of Health, specifically through the Bureau of Licensing and Regulation.
Enforcement responsibilities include adherence by medical clinics and hospitals and regulatory oversight to penalize violations.
Officials signing the order include the Director, the Undersecretary of Health for Standards and Regulation, and the Administrator of the responsible agency.

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