MANILA, Philippines — The indemnity program for vaccinees who suffered serious adverse events following immunization against COVID-19 is already in effect, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said Tuesday. PhilHealth’s Vice President for Corporate Affairs Shirley Domingo said the program, also called the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation Package, took effect following the publication of its implementing guidelines in a broadsheet earlier this month. 11525 or the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act and the PhilHealth Board Resolution No. “The claim corresponds to remaining charges on top of PhilHealth benefits and other health benefits provided by private health insurances and health management organizations,” Domingo’s presentation during the forum read. The program is valid until terminated by the President based on recommendation of the Permanent Committee, for a span of five years or until completion of the national COVID-19 vaccination program, whichever comes earlier.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 29, 2021 03:17 UTC