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BONG GO BACKS EXPANDED PHILHEALTH DIALYSIS PACKAGE

In a bid to further improve the delivery of and access to public health services in the country, Senator Bong Go reiterated the need for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation to extend a more holistic support to the Filipinos in need of medical attention, especially during these trying times.  “Last year, as chair of the […]

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PALACE POWER TO FREEZE PHILHEALTH RATE HIKE BACKED

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday expressed support for amendments to Republic Act No. (RA) 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act that would allow the President to suspend and adjust the period of implementation of the premium rates scheduled for PhilHealth contributors, as it acknowledged that the government should be given the […]

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MANILA RESIDENTS URGED TO REGISTER FOR PHILHEALTH

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna encouraged all Manileños to register for PhilHealth citing the benefits it provides. PhilHealth registration is now ongoing in the 44 health centers of Manila’s six districts. “Lahat ng benepisyo ng PhilHealth, maibibigay sa inyo kung registered na po kayo,”  Lacuna said. “Kaya pag-uwi niyo ng tahanan, hikayatin niyo pa po ang inyong mga […]

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PHILHEALTH BENEFITS ON TRACK AMID RATE HIKE STAY

Despite the suspension of the hike in premiums of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), the state insurer assured the public that new benefits scheduled for rollout this year would still be deployed. PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. issued the statement as part of the agency’s celebration of National […]

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PHILHEALTH EYES BETTER SERVICES FOR STAKEHOLDERS

As the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) nears the commemoration of its 28th anniversary, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr. on Monday said that PhilHealth would work with national leaders and stakeholders so that it could better fulfil its mandate to provide health insurance coverage and ensure affordable, acceptable, available and […]

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NO PHILHEALTH PREMIUM HIKE IN 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to provide financial relief to Filipinos in light of socio-economic challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic as it proposed to implement steady incremental increases in its premium contribution schedule to give time for Filipinos to adjust. PhilHealth had already previously affirmed compliance with […]

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ZUBIRI LAUDS MOVE TO SUSPEND PHILHEALTH RATE HIKE

“I laud the President’s move to suspend the premium hikes on PhilHealth members as it would ease up the burden of the general population in these difficult times coming out of the pandemic.” Senate President Migz Zubiri said this after Malacañang announced the release of a memorandum asking the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUSPENSION OF PHILHEALTH RATE HIKE

Senator Bong Go expressed support for President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend the increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s premium rate and income ceiling for 2023 amid the gradually recovering economy.  In a statement, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health stated that he sees no reason why this would negatively impact the […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN HOLDS MEDICAL MISSION IN ANTIQUE

“If the number of beneficiaries here is any indication, PhilHealth needs to update their case rate packages to include dental and optical services to address the treatment burden in rural areas.” This was the observation of ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Representative Ray Florence Reyes as he expressed his surprise at the turnout of patients seeking medical help thru […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN HOLDS MEDICAL MISSION IN BULACAN

“With the rosy picture promised by Universal Healthcare, 45 percent of costs to seek medical attention is crippling for the low-wage-earning families, especially now. We call on our colleagues in Congress to investigate this problem. We need to fix this fiscal injustice in the health sector.” This, ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Representative Ray Florence Reyes aired when […]