Grab Philippines and MOVE IT are expanding healthcare support for gig workers through a partnership with Maxicare, giving eligible driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners access to free, unlimited medical consultations starting November 2026.
The initiative forms part of the platforms’ expanded Kaagapay Social Protection Program, which seeks to address healthcare and financial protection gaps among workers whose incomes depend on their ability to stay healthy and on the road.
Initially being piloted in Metro Manila, the program is expected to roll out to other cities, potentially extending coverage to a broader pool of platform workers and their families.
Under the arrangement, partners who meet monthly eligibility requirements will receive free, unlimited consultations at Maxicare Clinics nationwide during the following month. Qualified partners may also pay an additional monthly fee to extend consultation coverage to a nominated family member, with the benefit covering up to three consultations a year.
Optional benefits include insurance coverage of up to P50,000 and annual physical examinations.
Grab Philippines Managing Director Ronald Roda said the initiative responds to concerns raised by driver communities, particularly breadwinners who may prioritize household expenses over their own healthcare needs.
“Through our partnership with Maxicare, we are taking a meaningful step to make sure someone is looking after them too, so they can keep building a future with us with confidence,” Roda said.
The Maxicare program adds to existing Kaagapay benefits, including free AXA life insurance, subsidized Pag-IBIG contributions, health and medicine incentives, and emergency accident coverage through Cocolife and AIG.
The expansion also coincides with the platforms’ annual Health & Wheelness initiative, which offers free medical, dental and eye examinations, government social protection services, and wellness education for partners and their families.
For the platforms, the expanded benefits come as healthcare access becomes an increasingly important component of efforts to provide greater social protection for the country’s growing gig workforce.
