🏥 What is the ₱20,000 GAMOT
Package?
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Officially called PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment)
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Covers up to ₱20,000 worth of medicines per year per member (and dependents)
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Includes ~75 essential drugs for common conditions like:
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Hypertension
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Diabetes
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Asthma
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Infections
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✅ Who can avail?
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All active PhilHealth members + dependents
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Must be enrolled in the PhilHealth YAKAP (primary care) program
📌 Step-by-step process (very important)
1. Register in a YAKAP Clinic
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Choose a PhilHealth-accredited YAKAP clinic (primary care provider)
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You can register via:
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PhilHealth office
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Online/member portal
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eGovPH app
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👉 This step is mandatory — you cannot claim medicines without being assigned to a clinic.
2. Undergo consultation (FPE)
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Visit your chosen clinic for First Patient Encounter (check-up)
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Doctor will:
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Assess your condition
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Determine if you need medicines
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3. Get a prescription with UPSC
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Doctor will issue prescription with:
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Unique Prescription Security Code (UPSC)
👉 This code is required for claiming medicines
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4. Claim medicines at GAMOT facility
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Go to an accredited GAMOT pharmacy/clinic
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Present:
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Prescription with UPSC
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Valid government ID
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👉 Medicines will be provided FREE (charged to PhilHealth)
📊 Important rules to remember
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💊 Limit: Up to ₱20,000 per year only
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🔁 No carry-over: Unused amount expires yearly
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🏥 Only available in:
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YAKAP clinics (consultation)
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GAMOT-accredited pharmacies (release)
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⚠️ Common mistakes (avoid these)
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Not registering in a YAKAP clinic
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Buying medicine without UPSC prescription
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Going to non-accredited pharmacy
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Not updating PhilHealth membership
🧠 Simple summary
👉 Register → Check-up → Get coded prescription → Claim medicine
LINK: List of Accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Package Providers for CY 2026 Updated as of February 28, 2026