Too Sick to Go Out? Here’s How to Get a Medical Certificate Without Leaving Home

Getting sick is stressful enough on its own. However, for employees, students, or anyone required to submit documentation for missed work or school, the added pressure of getting a medical certificate can be overwhelming, especially when rest should be the top priority.

Telemedicine offers a practical and efficient alternative. With platforms like Doctor Anywhere, you can consult a licensed doctor online and receive a valid medical certificate if medically necessary at the discretion of the doctor, without ever leaving your home.

How to Get a Medical Certificate Online

Doctor Anywhere makes it possible to access medical care without the need to travel or wait in long lines. If you're feeling unwell and need a medical certificate, the process is simple, secure, and convenient.

1. Book an online consultation

Use the Doctor Anywhere app to schedule a video consultation at your preferred time with a licensed Filipino doctor. You can also use the on-demand feature, where general practitioners are available within 5 minutes, making it easier to get help when you need it most.

2. Speak with a doctor via video call

During the video consultation, the doctor will ask about your symptoms, assess your condition, and provide medical advice or treatment recommendations.

3. Receive a medical certificate, if needed

If the doctor determines that a medical certificate is medically necessary, an online medical certificate will be issued. You’ll receive it directly in the Doctor Anywhere app, ready to download or forward as needed to your employer, school, or organization.

For HMO and Insurance Members

Members of Doctor Anywhere’s accredited health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and insurance providers can link their membership account to the app for fully covered video consultations.

Medical certificates may be issued only when medically necessary and at the discretion of the attending doctor. This benefit applies to members of the following HMO/Insurance partners of Doctor Anywhere:

✓ COCOLIFE Healthcare

✓ EastWest Healthcare

✓ Etiqa

✓ Flexicare

✓ Forticare

✓ Fortune Life

✓ Generali

✓ Health Maintenance, Inc. (HMI)

✓ iCare

✓ Lacson & Lacson Insurance Brokers

✓ Manulife Medical Secure

✓ MCBL Medical Secure

✓ Manulife HealthFlex

✓ MCBL HealthFlex

✓ MedAsia Philippines

✓ Medicare Plus

✓ Sun Life Grepa

✓ WellCare Health Maintenance

For Maxicare members, a medical summary may be issued, not a medical certificate, but only if you request one and if it’s medically necessary based on the doctor’s assessment. This is in compliance with Maxicare’s policy.

A medical summary gives you a quick overview of your diagnosis, recommended treatment, and how long you might need to rest.

If you need medical documentation to be excused from work due to your condition, you can present the medical summary provided by Doctor Anywhere, as it includes all relevant details about your case. However, if it’s not accepted and you are advised to get a medical certificate or a Fit-to-Work document, you’ll need to visit a Maxicare Primary Care Clinic (PCC) for a face-to-face consultation.

You can also untoggle “Maxicare” under “Add Benefits” and pay out-of-pocket. Just make sure to inform the doctor that you paid for the consultation yourself and that it’s not covered by Maxicare.

No HMO? No Problem. Get Affordable Care with DA Healthwise

If your HMO or insurance provider isn’t on the list, you can still enjoy quality care through DA Healthwise — an affordable annual health plan for just ₱99/year. With this plan, you’ll get access to discounted 24/7 video consultations with licensed doctors anytime, anywhere.

Plus, enjoy exclusive perks from Doctor Anywhere’s health and wellness partners, including:

• MyHealth Clinic: Discounted rates on comprehensive executive check-up packages

• Metro Dental: 10% discount on all standard procedure rates

• Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics Center: Free eye consultation and comprehensive eye screening

And many more! Click here to get the complete list of DA Perks!

Benefits of Getting a Medical Certificate Online

There are several advantages to using a telemedicine platform like Doctor Anywhere for medical certificates:

1. No need to travel while feeling unwell

When you're sick, rest is a priority. With general practitioners available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, you can speak to a doctor from the comfort of your home, without the added stress of commuting to a clinic.

2. Faster access to care

Skip the long lines and crowded waiting rooms. With the Doctor Anywhere app, doctors are available on-demand within 5 minutes. You can also book daily appointments with a wide range of specialists, including urologists, dermatologists, pediatricians, and mental health experts.

3. Safe and secure

Consulting online helps reduce exposure to other illnesses commonly found in clinic settings. It’s a safer choice, especially during flu season or outbreaks.

4. Efficient documentation

If a medical certificate is deemed medically necessary, it will be sent to you through the app. The document is ready to download and submit to your employer, school, or HR team. To guarantee compliance and authenticity, medical certificates issued by Doctor Anywhere can be verified online at https://www.doctoranywhere.ph/medcert

Prioritizing Rest and Recovery

Taking a sick day should help you recover, not add unnecessary stress. With Doctor Anywhere, accessing quality care and getting a medical certificate, when deemed necessary by the doctor, has become faster, safer, and more accessible.

So the next time you're too sick to go out, know that support is just a few clicks away. Download the Doctor Anywhere app on the Google Play Store or App Store, and video consult with a doctor.