• MEMBERSHIP • a.
a. Eligible for membership through a component society upon the applicant after his membership shall have been officially
application and payment of dues and assessments as registered in the PMA directory of members or after the receipt
Members shall be physicians duly licensed to practice medicine provided for in the By-laws. of payment by the PMA secretariat. For dues remitted by mail,
in the Philippines and whose names have been entered into the the date of posting shall be the effective date of membership.
b. Exempt from the requirements of the Commission on CME
roster of members of the PMA.
for the duration of their residence abroad. b. Only cases arising out of the practice of medicine shall be
Membership shall be through a recognized Component covered under this program provided that a formal complaint
Medical Society of the PMA, and the rights, privileges and LIMITATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP: shall have been filed before a judicial, quasi-judicial, and/or
obligations shall be governed by its By-laws. administrative bodies (Professional Regulation Commission,
A member shall hold membership in ONLY ONE Component
National Bureau of Investigation, Prosecutor’s Office etc.) and
Society, which shall be either in the place of his residence or place of
• CATEGORIES • service of counsel is required.
practice.
1. REGULAR MEMBERS c. Each qualified member shall be entitled to the benefit to one
TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: case every five (5) years, provided that the cases do not arise
Pays the usual yearly membership and other dues of the from the same incident.
PMA plus the local component society dues. a. Written application for transfer submitted to the secretary of the
component society to which the member belongs. d. Legal advise by the PMA Legal Counsel or referrals of expert
2. LIFE MEMBERS witnesses shall be available to members of good standing.
b. Favorable endorsement of application by the member’s original
Regular members who has had at least 10 years of continuous society to be sent to the component society where the member e. Requirements:
membership in the PMA and pay life membership fee of wishes to transfer. 1. Letter of application
(P20,000.00) will: c. acceptance by the component society to which the member
wishes to transfer. 2. Certificate of Good Standing from the Component
a. Entitled to all rights & privileges without further payment of Medical Society.
any national membership dues and annual convention d. Receiving society shall notify the Secretary General of the PMA.
registration fees, provided they comply with conditions of 3. Copy of the official complaint or subpoena as the case
membership. • BENEFITS • may be and a copy of the counter-affidavit
b. Continue to pay any special assessments that maybe f. Upon filing of the required documents, the PMA Secretariat
imposed by the component societies, the general LEGAL AID BENEFITS shall verify the status of the applicant and if found to be in
assembly, and/or the Board. order, shall forward the application to the Committee on Legal
Each duly qualified member shall be entitled to a legal aid bene-
c. Continue to pay annual component society dues if not Aid for action
fit of Php 40,000.00, which may be given in part, or in full or changed
Life Members of the component medical society. depending upon the availability of funds and needs the recommenda- g. The Committee on Legal Aid shall act on the application within
3. EMERITUS MEMBERS tion of the Commission on Mutual Aid and the approval of the Board of 30 days from receipt thereof.
Governors.
a. Regular members of good standing for at least h. As soon as the application of the member has been approved,
15 consecutive years that have reached the age of 65. ELIGIBILITY: he is entitled to receive the amount of at least Php 40,000.00
for cases filed before a judicial body. Formal complaints filed
b. Judged to have been worthy and meritorious members of a. Life Members
before quasi-judicial body and administrative body whereby
the PMA b. Emeritus Members
service of counsel is required shall entitle the member to a
c. Recommended by the component society to which they c. Regular Members
legal aid of Php 25,000.00. Should the case be elevated to
belong and so confirmed by resolution of the board. d. New Members shall receive the benefit as follows:
judicial bodies, the difference shall be given to the qualified
1. Within the 1st year of enrollment - 15%
d. Shall not pay the usual membership and other fees of member. Payment shall be in full or by installment depending
2. Within the 2nd year of enrollment - 25%
the PMA. upon the availability of funds and shall be completed within the
3. Within the 3rd year of enrollment - 50%
current fiscal year. The amount to be disbursed shall be
e. Shall continue to enjoy all the rights and privileges of 4. Within the 4th year of enrollment - 75%
reckoned from the benefit accruing at the time of the
regular members. 5. 5th year and beyond - 100%
occurrence of the incident being complained about.
For purposes of eligibility to Life or Emeritus Membership READMISSION OF MEMBERS:
“continuous membership” shall mean uninterrupted and i. For exceptional cases not provided in these rules, assistance
continuous payment of dues to the Component Society and to Those members who are in arrears and subsequently paid their may be given upon the unanimous recommendation of the
the PMA and shall not include the years when a member incurs back dues shall receive 25% of the benefit in the 1st year of reinstate- Committee on Legal Aid subject to the availability of funds and
arrears. ment and full benefits thereafter provided they are in good standing. approval of the Board of Governors, which assistance shall not
exceed Php 5,000.00.
For one who avails himself of Amnesty or for one who has been BENEFICIARIES:
reinstated, continuous membership shall start on the date a j. In cases of claims that are denied, Motion for Reconsideration
member is reinstated. The benefit shall be paid directly to the member or to his/her duly shall be acted only by the Committee meeting en banc if filed
authorized representative. within 30 days and approved only with the unanimous vote of
4. NON RESIDENT MEMBERS the Committee on Legal Aid. A final appeal, however may be
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES: made within 30 days to the Physicians Mutual Aid Council for
Filipino physicians licensed to practice medicine in the
a. Claims can only be made for cases that have been filed against final decision.
Philippines and residing in foreign countries.
DEATH BENEFIT
Each member in Good Standing shall be entitled to a death
BENEFICIARIES:
Paid directly to the member or his/her designate.
PHILIPPINE
benefit of Php 50,000.00.
ELIGIBILITY:
GUIDELINES:
a. Permanent total and permanent partial disability shall received
MEDICAL
a.
b.
Life Members
Emeritus Members
the benefit as soon as all the requirements are submitted. Claims
should be filed within six (6) months from the start of disability. ASSOCIATION
c. Regular Members b. Exceptions:
d. New Members shall receive the benefit as follows;
1. Self-inflicted injuries
1. Within the 1st year of enrollment - return of premium
2. Within the 2nd year of enrollment - 25% 2. Complications arising from cosmetic and aesthetic surgery
3. Within the 3rd year of enrollment - 50% 3. Obstetrical and sterilization procedures and its complications.
4. Within the 4th year of enrollment - 75%
5. 5th year and beyond - 100% 4. In case of widespread calamities, declared or undeclared war
and armed aggression, where a great number of members
BENEFICIARIES: affected, and viability of the program is endangered, in
which event the benefit under this program maybe correspond-
The benefits shall be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased ingly reduced or cancelled as determined by the Commission
unless the deceased member has designated a specific beneficiary. and approved by the Board of Governors
REQUIREMENTS TO AVAIL OF THE BENEFITS: 5. Can be availed TWICE in a life time at least five(5) years
apart. Members who have already claimed disability benefit
a. Certification from the component society that the
before October 14, 2012 are no longer entitled to claim for
applicant is a member in good standing.
another disability benefit after 5 years. This is not applied
b. Photocopy of the death certificate. retroactively.
c. Claims should be made within two (2) years from the time
of date, otherwise, benefits shall be deemed waived or
6. No benefits shall be given to any disability claim if the injury or
illness commences prior to membership or reinstatement
MEMBERSHIP
d.
forfeited.
For married members, marriage contract must be
REQUIREMENTS:
and
presented. Claims should be filed within six (6) months from the start of disability
(effective January 01, 2015)
BENEFITS BROCHURE
DISABILITY BENEFIT a. Letter of application.
Each member in Good Standing is entitled to Php 25,000.00. b. Medical certificate of attending physician.
c. Copies of acceptable laboratory results collaborating the diagnosis.
ELIGIBILITY: PMA SECRETARIAT
d. Certificate of good standing from the component society. Philippine Medical Association
a. Life Members 2/F, Administration Building
b. Emeritus Members North Avenue, Quezon City
c. Regular Members TO BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING:
d. New Members shall receive the benefit as follows: 1. Pay all national and local dues as well as assessments that may be Mobile: +63917-8221357
1. Within the 1st year of enrollment - return of premium imposed by the duly authorized bodies of the PMA. Landline: (02) 929-7361 / 926-2447
2. Within the 2nd year of enrollment - 25%
3. Within the 3rd year of enrollment - 50% 2. Comply with the requirement of the Commission on Continuing Fax: (02) 929-6951
Medical Education (PMA-CME Code)
4. Within the 4th year of enrollment - 75% Email: philmedas@yahoo.com
5. 5th year and beyond - 100% 3. Comply with such other obligations as may be imposed by duly Website: www.philippinemedicalassociation.org
constituted authorities.
