
PhilHealth Chief Emphasizes Primary Care for Benefit Expansion
The head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) stated that a robust primary care system is essential for the long-term sustainability of expanding benefit packages.
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The head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) stated that a robust primary care system is essential for the long-term sustainability of expanding benefit packages.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced an expansion of its leptospirosis benefit package, which will now cover up to P411,000 for qualified patients with moderate to severe cases requiring critical care, effective July 15.

Philippine senators welcomed the return of P60 billion in 'excess funds' to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) following a Supreme Court ruling.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has guaranteed its members will be covered for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and dehydration, as the country experiences a scorching summer season.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered the oath of office to newly appointed Acting Health Secretary Edwin Mercado and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Beverly Ho.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced a significant improvement in its services, reducing the turnaround time for claims payments to service providers from 20-50 days to just 10-11 days.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) confirmed it has fully received the P60-billion 'excess fund' that the Supreme Court previously ruled was unconstitutionally transferred to the national treasury.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) introduced the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU), an online platform enabling members to verify their records and prevent false claims.

Seventy-five national health care professional organizations in the Philippines are collectively opposing a proposal to implement different benefit packages for direct and indirect contributors to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced it paid out P143.22 billion in benefit claims nationwide from January 1 to April 30, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has confirmed the return of P60 billion from the National Treasury, bolstering its financial resources.