At A Glance
- DOLE grants 300 Quezon City workers full healthcare through PhilHealth's YAKAP.
- Program provides up to P20,000 in annual benefits, including medical consultations, lab tests, and prescribed medicines.
Tegimenta, Inc. (Photo from DOLE)
A total of 300 Quezon City employees are now covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) with full healthcare benefits, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday, Feb. 3.
The initiative was carried out in partnership with DOLE – National Capital Region Quezon City Field Office (DOLE-NCR QCFO) and PhilHealth Quezon City.
It provided coverage to 200 employees of Tegimenta Inc. and 100 workers from Smart Career Outsourcing Services Corp.
YAKAP provides expanded PhilHealth benefits of up to P20,000 annually.
These benefits include medical consultations, laboratory procedures, and prescribed medicines through accredited clinics and providers.
The program rollout featured on-site orientations and PhilHealth registration, including the issuance of physical IDs to beneficiaries.
Medical check-ups, consultations, and distribution of prescribed medicines were also conducted to ensure comprehensive healthcare support for all beneficiaries.
DOLE-NCR QCFO highlighted that the collaboration between government agencies and private employers reflects a shared commitment to promoting worker welfare while easing their economic burden.
Private companies involved in the initiative expressed support for the program, emphasizing that accessible healthcare is an essential part of responsible business practices.
As of now, a total of 780 Filipino workers in Quezon City have benefited from PhilHealth’s YAKAP, demonstrating the program’s growing impact on worker health security.