Many Filipinos often postpone availing healthcare plans due to inflation and the high cost of living. This economic barrier intensifies the need for more modern, inclusive payment systems that give flexible medical care to Filipinos.
(From left to right) Josephine Lopez (Maxicare Health Services Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer), Christian Argos (Maxicare Group President and Chief Executive Officer), Kurt Molina (Billease Head of POS Product), and Mark Eliezer Villola (Protech Country General Manager) during the signing ceremony of the Maxicare Group and Billease, where accessible healthcare merges with financial technology innovation.
In an effort to bridge this gap, leading health maintenance organization Maxicare Healthcare Corporation signed a formal partnership agreement with Billease, the country’s premier consumer finance application, to enhance access to healthcare through seamless digital payment plans. This collaboration integrates Maxicare’s PRIMA healthcare plans into the Billease app marketplace, allowing eligible customers to discover, select, and purchase their products with flexible payment options.
“Billease is the ideal partner in upgrading our healthcare through more convenient, flexible payment solutions that make our services and products more accessible to members,” said Maxicare Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Christian Argos. “This partnership is a testament to how healthcare and financial technology can unite to address traditional barriers to medical security, ensuring that high-quality medical coverage is within everyone’s reach.”
Medical security meets financial inclusivity
Maxicare PRIMA is a range of prepaid healthcare cards designed to make outpatient and preventive care more accessible. PRIMA bridges the gap to premium primary care by enabling anyone to walk in and experience Maxicare Clinic services nationwide. Available for a one-time fee, the products give customers access to a wide variety of healthcare packages. Benefits may include unlimited consultations, routine checkups, lab tests and diagnostics, and even specialized care for mothers, babies, and members with specific health needs. Some plans are also valid for up to one year from purchase.
By making PRIMA available through Billease, Maxicare is expanding the ways Filipinos can secure preventive healthcare coverage. Customers can now purchase eligible PRIMA plans through installment options with flexible terms and real-time credit approvals.
“True financial inclusion means providing credit where it can make the most meaningful impact on people’s lives,” said Billease Head of POS Product Kurt Molina. “Embedding our platform into Maxicare’s ecosystem breaks down traditional economic barriers to healthcare, making quality preventive care accessible to all.”
Maxicare PRIMA plans are now available on the Billease platform, ensuring that preventive healthcare can be accessed with easy payment terms.
Customers can complete the entire purchase journey within the Billease app. Simply download the Billease app, create an account, and browse the ‘Deals’ section to select your preferred Maxicare PRIMA product and payment plan. The entire process, from product selection to payment and confirmation, is completed seamlessly within the app.
With this initiative, partnered with Protech, a leading ecosystem partner, Maxicare and Billease are helping make healthcare more accessible for underserved and unbanked Filipinos. This collaboration minimizes the financial anxiety often associated with medical expenses and instead offers manageable and convenient healthcare.
“Maxicare can now reach more health-conscious Filipinos who may have delayed or deferred their preventive care due to different barriers. By opening our clinics to all, even walk-ins, we reinforce our commitment to ensuring healthcare access and empowering proactive health management for everyone,” concludes Maxicare Clinics President and Chief Executive Officer Josephine Lopez.
