Social Welfare Official Data
Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS): Medical and Burial Assistance
Medical or burial assistance from the Dipolog City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) for indigent residents in crisis.
Medical Assistance
- Barangay Certification signed by the Barangay Chairman certifying that the bearer is in dire need of assistance and belongs to an indigent/low-income family
- Medical Certificate from the hospital where the patient was confined
- CSWDO Intake Form, signed by the client (accomplished with the designated staff)
Burial Assistance
- Barangay Certification signed by the Barangay Chairman certifying that the bearer is in dire need of assistance and belongs to an indigent/low-income family
- Death Certificate of the deceased
- CSWDO Intake Form, signed by the client (accomplished with the designated staff)
Availability
Walk-in Available
Department
City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)
Schedule
Monday to Friday, except holidays. Exact office hours are not stated in the Citizen's Charter, so call ahead.
Who may avail
Residents of Dipolog City, indigents only
Office location
CSWDO, Brgy. Sta. Isabel (address per the 2022 Citizen's Charter office list)
Telephone
(065) 212-2783 / 212-4566
Good to know
- Total processing time per the Charter: 10 minutes, plus the time for the City Mayor's approval. No fee is listed for this service.
- Patients referred by hospitals can also ask the CSWDO for a referral letter or social case study report (Barangay Certification of indigency and Medical Certificate required; medical abstract optional).
Source
City of Dipolog Citizen's Charter 2022 (1st Edition)Fees, requirements and steps can change. Confirm with the office before you go.
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