The PhilHealth YAKAP and GAMOT program is an official government initiative providing free medicines, laboratory tests, and medical consultations for all qualified PhilHealth members in the City of Imus, Cavite. Through this program, members can access free diagnostic exams and up to PHP20,000 worth of maintenance and essential medicines per year at zero out-of-pocket cost from accredited facilities and pharmacies.
Services Covered by the Program
The YAKAP and GAMOT program provides comprehensive healthcare coverage for PhilHealth members in Imus City. Members can access free consultations with YAKAP-accredited physicians at designated clinics, along with 13 routine laboratory tests including Complete Blood Count (CBC), urinalysis, fasting blood sugar, and cholesterol tests. The program also covers 6 cancer screening tests such as Breast Ultrasound, Mammogram, Low-Dose Chest CT Scan, Colonoscopy, Alpha-Fetoprotein, and Liver Ultrasound.
For medicines, members can claim free maintenance and essential drugs worth up to PHP20,000 per year from PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited pharmacies. The program covers 21 primary medicines available directly at YAKAP clinics, plus 54 types of essential and maintenance drugs at partner pharmacies, making quality healthcare more accessible to Imuseño families.
How to Register and Avail of the Program
Members can register for the YAKAP program through multiple channels. The most convenient option is to download the official eGovPH App on your smartphone, log in using your verified PhilHealth number, and select the nearest accredited YAKAP Clinic in your area. Alternatively, registration is available through the PhilHealth Membership Portal or at any PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO).
Once registered, members can visit their chosen YAKAP Clinic for a free consultation with an accredited physician. The doctor will issue official laboratory requests for diagnostic tests based on medical necessity and provide prescriptions for maintenance or essential drugs. To claim medicines, members simply present their prescription at any PhilHealth GAMOT-accredited pharmacy to receive their medications at no cost.
Accredited Providers in Imus City
YAKAP Clinics in Imus are located at various City Health Offices across the city, including CHO 1 at Velarde Subdivision, Medicion 1; CHO 2 at Plaridel Subdivision, Bayan Luma 7; CHO 3 at Greengate Subdivision, Malagasang 2-A; CHO 4 at Tahimik St., Poblacion 3-B; CHO 5 at Bahayang Pag-asa, Maharlika; and CHO 7 at Cluster 3 Building, Anabu 1-B.
GAMOT-accredited pharmacies include CGD Medical Depot INC. and Generika Drugstore branches in Alapan, Bucandala, Buhay Na Tubig, Greengate, and Malagasang, as well as Healthway Medical. These partner pharmacies ensure that members can conveniently access their free medicines close to their communities.
