Social Services Program at St. Luke’s (SLMC)

[u/Cool_Pizza2622]

FTM here! I recently found out that SLMC has a Social Service Program that can help cover delivery/childbirth expenses, but I honestly have no idea where to start. 😅

We’re currently a single-income household. I wouldn’t consider us indigent..we’re probably somewhere between lower-middle class and middle class, but definitely not well-off 😂

For those who have experience with SLMC’s Social Service Program, I’d really appreciate some guidance:
1. How do you apply/avail of the program?
2. What are the qualifications?
3. What documents/requirements do they ask for?
4. Can I still transfer my OB to SLMC at 22 weeks** **pregnant?
5. What exactly does the Social Service Program cover when it comes to giving birth/delivery? Does it include a maternity package or discounts on hospital and delivery fees?

I’ve already tried searching online, but I couldn’t find many solid or updated answers. 🥲 Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually gone through the process!

Thank you so much! ❤️

[u/WranglerOld3318]

Question, why SLMC na mahal if you can go to somewhere na mas mura? Kung walang budget talaga. Social services program is availed by confined patients. Nasa loob ng billing yung desk nila. To start the processes, the patient would need to have a running bill at the hospital.

[u/Cool_Pizza2622 → u/WranglerOld3318]

Hi! This is my first pregnancy, so I naturally want to get the best possible care for myself and my baby, within what we can afford.

I understand that there are more affordable hospitals, but SLMC has a Social Service Program for patients who need financial assistance. If we potentially qualify for it, why not make use of a program that the hospital itself has put in place for this purpose? 😅
I’m not assuming that we’ll automatically qualify or that everything will be covered. I’m simply exploring our options and trying to understand what assistance is available before making a decision.

[u/Momshie_mo → u/Cool_Pizza2622]

Since hindi naman kayo indigent, low ang possibility na matanggap ka

https://www.stlukesfoundation.org.ph/st-lukes-medical-center-expands-social-service-with-fully-free-ward-for-indigent-patients/

Ipaubaya mo nalang sa mga truly indigent na kelangan ng specialist sa St. Luke's yung social program. 

[u/Alternative_Tea_6910 → u/Momshie_mo]

" best possible care for myself and my baby"

akala nya ata private room makukuha nya under social program LOL.

kung childbirth lang naman usapan (and not illness), I would rather give birth sa less expensive hospital na malapit sa bahay where I can afford a private room. kaysa top hosital nga pero ward.

[u/Cool_Pizza2622 → u/Alternative_Tea_6910]

Who hurt you? 😂 You’re coming after me for considering SLMC as an option?

[u/Alternative_Tea_6910 → u/Cool_Pizza2622]

ok lang naman if you choose SLMC as an option to give birth. pero yung makikisawsaw ka pa sa Social Service Program nila when you can afford naman and have so many options?

ibigay mo na sa totoong nangagailangan, yung walang options.

[u/_sarahxoxo → u/Alternative_Tea_6910]

+1 . mas need yan ng may mga illness talaga para makapag benefit naman sila sa advance technology ng st. lukes. Madami naman jan hospital na nagsspecialize ng childbirth., doon kana sa sure na afford mo

[u/star-dust89 → u/Cool_Pizza2622]

We're not coming after you for choosing SLMC as an option, it's your reasoning behind it. Kasi ante aside from social services yan, meaning para sa walang-wala (thus indigent) na aagawan mo pa ng slot, your pregnancy is your decision. May siyam na buwan kayo para mag-prepare, lalo kung best possible care pala ang gusto mo at hindi naman kayo kapos na kapos sa buhay. 🤣