PhilHealth eyes 30-percent increase in benefit packages
MANILA, Philippines — Another 30-percent increase in the coverage rates of benefit packages could be implemented in November by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
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PhilHealth to scrap single period confinement policy
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has committed to scrapping its controversial single period of confinement policy by the end of the month after Sen. Bong Go underscored the policy’s negative impact, particularly for patients suffering from recurring illnesses.
Go demands results from PhilHealth
Sen. Bong Go has urged PhilHealth officials to deliver on their promise to increase case rates for common diseases.
WHO issues urgent warning over deadly drug-resistant superbug spreading across 16 countries - including the UK
The World Health Organisation has sounded the alarm over a lethal superbug discovered in 16 countries that poses a threat even to healthy individuals.
WHO lists key strategies to prevent pneumonia in kids
REDUCING exposure to indoor air pollution, ensuring adequate nutrition, promoting immunization, avoiding smoking near children, and improving housing conditions are among the ways to prevent pneumonia, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
PhilHealth to public: COVID-19 benefits available
MANILA, Philippines — With the slight increase in COVID-19 cases, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has reminded the public that if needed, benefit packages for the affliction remain available.
PhilHealth: COVID benefits still available
WITH coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases seeing a slight uptick, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) yesterday reminded the public that its benefit packages remain available.
PhilHealth defends contribution rates
MANILA, Philippines — Defending its current contribution rates, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. yesterday said PhilHealth’s existing premium contribution rates are based on what is mandated by law.