Check Here the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance Benefits & Amount
DSWD MEDICAL CASH ASSISTANCE BENEFITS 2025 – Here is a guide on the benefits and how much the recipient my get under the social welfare aid.
Have you heard about the Medical Cash Assistance offer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development? It can be the solution that you and your family is looking for in easing your financial burden amid a health struggle.
The social welfare department has crafted the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer to help the individuals who are in the middle of a health crisis. There are several benefits from it and the amount may be case-to-case basis but you can check a guide below.
There are different benefits under the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance offer. Here is a guide on what may be covered:
Hospitalization Expenses
The coverage may include the hospitalization bill as well as the costs for the medical supplies, the room, and the other related expenses during the hospital confinement.
Medical and Prescription Coverage
The DSWD Medical Cash Assistance may provide for a range of medications including over-the-counter drugs to specialized treatments. It may also assist in the purchase of high cost prescription most especially for individuals with chronic diseases.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
You may also avail the assistance for costs of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, thus, you may avail it for imaging studies, blood tests, and other diagnostic screenings.
Medical Procedures and Rehabilitation Support
The medical assistance offer is also ready to financially assist in dealing with the costs of procedures like chemotherapy, surgeries, dialysis, and other medical interventions. It can also assist in post-treatment and rehabilitation support like rehab services and physical therapy.
With regards to how much you may receive under the DSWD Medical Cash Aid offer, it will be determined by the DSWD social worker who will evaluate and make suggestions over the matter. The proposed amount requires the approval of the relevant officials in the department.
Cash assistance of up to Php 5,000 require approval from the current CIU head or their designated approving officer while the assistance costs exceeding Php 5,000 but not surpassing Php 10,000 must be approved by the following:
- Assistant Bureau Director (ABD) of the Protective Services Bureau (PSB)
- the delegated office in the Central Office (CO)
- the Assistant Regional Director (ARD) of the Field Offices (FOs)
For DSWD Medical Cash Aid exceeding Php 10,000 but not exceeding Php 25,000, it will be subject to the approval of the Regional Director for DSWD FOs, the Director of the PSB, or the delegated office for the DSWD CO.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has set Php 25,000 as the maximum allowable assistance in justifiable cases but an amount higher than that may be granted. The cash aid can go beyond Php 25,000 but not more than Php 75,000. It will need the approval of the Assistant Secretary for Protective Programs for DSWD CO or the Regional Director for DSWD FO.
Are you interested to apply for the offer? There are some qualifications and requirements for the DSWD Medical Cash Assistance application that you need to take note of and prepare.