The PhilHealth YAKAP and GAMOT Program is a major government healthcare initiative that provides Filipinos with free access to primary consultations, laboratory tests, and essential maintenance medicines. For residents of the City of Imus, Cavite, this program offers a straightforward path to quality healthcare without the burden of out-of-pocket expenses.
How to Register for the YAKAP Program
Residents of Imus can register for the YAKAP Program through three convenient channels. The quickest way is via the eGovPH App, where you can download the app on your mobile phone, log in using your PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN), and choose your preferred accredited YAKAP clinic. Alternatively, you can register online through the PhilHealth Membership Portal or visit the nearest PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) for walk-in enrollment.
YAKAP Clinics and GAMOT Pharmacies in Imus
You can register at any of the following City Health Office (CHO) branches to serve as your primary care clinic:
CHO 1 – Velarde Subdivision, Medicion 1
CHO 2 – Plaridel Subdivision, Bayan Luma 7
CHO 3 – Greengate Subdivision, Malagasang 2-A
CHO 4 – Tahimik St., Poblacion 3-B
CHO 5 – Bahayang Pag-asa, Maharlika
CHO 7 – Cluster 3 Building, Anabu 1-B
Once you have your prescription from your registered YAKAP doctor, you can claim your free medicines at accredited PhilHealth GAMOT Pharmacies in Imus, including:
CGD Medical Depot Inc.
Generika Drugstore branches in Alapan, Bucandala, Buhay Na Tubig, Greengate, and Malagasang
Healthway Medical
Core Benefits: Consultations, Medicines, and Tests
Once registered, you can visit your YAKAP Clinic for a check-up with a primary care physician. The program covers free consultations with zero co-payment. Your doctor can also provide referrals for free routine laboratory tests or outpatient cancer screenings if medically needed, and issue official prescriptions for your required medications.
The program offers up to PHP20,000 per year coverage for maintenance and essential drugs, covering 21 medicines at YAKAP clinics and 54 medicines at accredited GAMOT pharmacies. Beneficiaries also receive 13 free laboratory tests, including complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, fasting blood sugar (FBS), total cholesterol, and creatinine. Additionally, six free cancer screening tests are available: Breast Ultrasound, Mammogram, Low-Dose Chest CT Scan, Colonoscopy, Alpha-Fetoprotein, and Liver Ultrasound.
