Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., a maritime manning agency that supplies competent Filipino seafarers for shipboard employment, now holds the distinction of being one the first manning agency to provide quality healthcare services to almost 2000 seafarers’ dependents. Bahia, in partnership with Healthway Medical, the country’s biggest mall-based network of clinics, recently signed a partnership to provide the former with better healthcare through their MEDI-access program.

MEDI-access is the only flexible plan that can administer healthcare programs. It’s a one-of-a-kind TPA that allows employers to better manage the healthcare program of their employees by only paying for what is consumed by means of a system called HR Portal. HR Portal is a web-based system that enables HR heads to monitor their membership and utilizations. The card also allows access to consultation, laboratory and other hospitalization needs with over 200 accredited clinics and hospitals and over 3,600 network of physicians and dentists nationwide.

MEDI-access also provides wellness programs that promote preventive health care. Lectures and seminars concerning health and wellness matters as well as fun activities are part of the program.

“MEDI-access will provide healthcare services to a maximum of 2 dependents, who are in good health, per employee. The partnership with MEDI-access is meant to give our employees a better quality of life and to foster loyalty.” said Cynthia Mendoza, Bahia’s President.

Bahia Shipping Services, Inc., started operations in December 1987 at Intramuros, Manila. Today, Bahia has a pool of thousands of seafarers onboard our Principals, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Fred Olsen Marine Services and VShips Management. Their services include timely remittance, programs for protection and indemnity, crew and mail system and communications system.