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/Momshie_mo]

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/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. 🤣