Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can afford to lower its members' mandatory contribution thanks to the huge chunk of unutilized funds that it has accumulated over the years. Citing figures from the Department of Finance (DOF)...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Sept. 24, confirmed that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recommended a new policy to remove the single period of confinement rule. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) In a special meeting chaired by...
(Unsplash) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will shoulder the prescription glasses, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs of its members beginning January 2025, House Deputy Majority Leader ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo bared on...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public that it provides coverage for hospitalizations related to leptospirosis and dengue which are both prevalent among Filipinos during the rainy season. (PhilHealth) In a statement, PhilHealth said the benefit packages...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor appealed before the city council, local government, and concerned sectors on Tuesday, September 17, to advocate for the speedy removal of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s controversial single period of confinement policy. BRAGA (FB) The single period of...
(Unsplash) A neophyte congressman wants future meetings of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to be livestreamed for the sake of public access. For this purpose, AGRI Party-list Rep....
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (PPAB) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to assign personnel to Philippine embassies abroad in order to provide for the healthcare needs of overseas...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) clarified that claims about the removal of coverage for indirect contributors are "utterly erroneous, misguided, and misinformed," and assured the public that beneficiaries will continue to receive their benefits. (PhilHealth / Manila...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Rep. Rodriguez's Facebook) Instead of next year, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is urging the Supreme Court (SC) to set for next month the hearing on the controversial...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board has approved an increase in the hemodialysis package rate. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) Following guidance from President Marcos, DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Board...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee can't help but feel galvanized by the way netizens have echoed his call to the Department of Health (DOH) to fast-track the implementation of more increases in Philippine...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) calls on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to increase the healthcare benefits and packages offered to its members. In a statement, PCCI President Enunina V. Mangio said that PhilHealth's mandate is to provide affordable and...
