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AlagangPlus
Medical Assistance
Every year, AlagangPlus provides surgical assistance to up to 250 patients from underserved communities who cannot afford necessary medical treatment.

Qualified applicants may avail from Php 20,000 - Php 150,000 in medical assistance, depending on the assessment of their medical and financial needs.

Beyond financial support, AlagangPlus provides case coordination and aftercare monitoring to guide beneficiaries throughout their journey-from application and assessment to treatment and recovery.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit requirements as early as possible.
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You may apply if you:

1. Are a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines.
2. Have a recommendation from a licensed physician confirming that surgery is medically necessary.
3. Are committed to undergo treatment at partner hospitals. Please refer to the full list of covered surgeries in the FAQ.
4. Have a medical certificate or medical abstract issued within the last 3 to 6 months.
5. Have a gross monthly household income of Php 24,000 or below.
6. Are committed to follow the prescribed treatment plan and attend required follow-up visits.
7. Are committed to participate in documentation for a case study report about your experience with the program.
For inquiries, email [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions on Medical Assistance

Patients who meet the household income requirement and have a recommendation from a licensed physician confirming the need for medically necessary surgery, subject to program validation, medical assessment, and eligibility requirements.

Eligible services include surgical evaluation and consultation, minor surgeries, and major surgeries. Please refer to the next two slides for the procedures and services covered under each category..

DigiPlus Foundation aims to provide up to 250 surgical assistance slots for this application cycle. Slots are limited and subject to eligibility and assessment.

A medical certificate or doctor's referral, the hospital's cost estimate, a valid ID, a barangay certificate of residency, and a barangay certificate of indigency.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit requirements as early as possible.

Qualified beneficiaries may receive financial assistance of up to ₱20,000–₱50,000 for minor surgery and up to ₱150,000 for major surgery, depending on the eligible surgical procedure and the results of the medical and financial assessment. Assistance is paid directly to partner hospitals.

Applicants must be willing to undergo treatment at a partner hospital

Applications are reviewed based on medical need, financial capacity, eligibility requirements, and availability of assistance slots..

No. Submission of an application does not guarantee approval. Assistance is subject to validation, assessment, eligibility, and available slots.

Yes. Beneficiaries may be asked to participate in program documentation and case study report to help document their experience and the program’s impact.

Yes. The DigiPlus Foundation and the partner healthcare provider coordinate your post-operative care, follow-up consultations, and aftercare monitoring, and assess whether you need medication or other post-operative services.

Cases covered:

  • Skin and soft-tissue masses
  • Breast lumps
  • Thyroid nodules or enlargement
  • Hernias
  • Gallstones
  • Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas
  • Abscesses and skin infections
  • Acute, chronic, diabetic, and postoperative wounds
  • Other general surgery concerns

Cases covered (outpatient under local anesthesia):

  • Excision of small superficial masses such as lipomas, cysts, skin tags, and benign-appearing skin lesions
  • Incision and drainage of uncomplicated abscesses
  • Minor wound debridement
  • Removal of superficial foreign bodies
  • Simple wound closure or restoring
  • Wound care and dressing
  • Punch or incisional biopsy of suspicious skin lesions (melanoma, etc.)
  • FNAB of neck masses

Procedures covered:

  • Mastectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Neck surgery (thyroid and goiter)
  • Hernia
  • Hemorrhoids and fistula surgery
  • Wound debridement for severe cases

For tube insertion for feeding:

  • Tube gastrostomy
  • Tube jejunostomy
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