The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has formally launched its G-HEALTH initiative, signing its first agreement with Maxicare Healthcare Corporation to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of improving healthcare benefits for state employees. The new program offers a practical way for members to access health and hospitalization coverage through zero-interest loans that can be paid over 12 months, removing the need to settle full premium costs in one lump sum.
Developed to help members make the most of their Medical Allowance granted under Executive Orders Nos. 64 and 95, G-HEALTH lets users review, compare, and sign up for plans from accredited health providers via the GSIS Touch mobile app. Once a plan is selected, GSIS covers the full premium upfront and recovers the amount through equal monthly installments with no added interest.
GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso noted that the agreement with Maxicare is just the start, with more partnerships with other health insurance providers set to follow to give members more options that match their needs and budget. “Quality healthcare should be within every government employee’s reach. Through G-HEALTH, we are making health insurance more affordable by allowing members to pay for their HMO coverage over time without interest, while maximizing the value of their Medical Allowance,” Veloso explained.
The program will initially be available to regular GSIS members, who may also include their eligible dependents under their chosen plan. GSIS will manage the program and handle financing, while accredited providers remain fully responsible for delivering medical services, processing claims, and managing member benefits. An estimated 214,000 members stand to gain from the first phase of the rollout. G-HEALTH is the latest addition to the agency’s Ginhawa series of programs, designed to turn the pension fund’s resources into tangible benefits that boost the financial security and overall welfare of government workers and their families.
