Critics argue that PhilHealth funds should be used to expand health coverage and improve benefit packages for Filipinos, especially the poor and indigent. Read more: Watchdogs question PhilHealth fund transferPrior to Marcos Jr.’s Sona last July 22, over 60 professional organizations from the health care sector signed a letter addressed to the President, urging him to issue a directive to return the P89.9 billion unused fund to PhilHealth. PhilHealth initially requested a P101.5-billion subsidy from the national government for 2024 to support the National Health Insurance Program. This legislation was a pledge to care for our most vulnerable, guaranteeing PhilHealth benefits, including comprehensive outpatient services,” Leachon said. RELATED STORIES:PhilHealth to recommend premium contribution rate cut to MarcosBankrolling other services using PhilHealth funds unethical – MakabayanYour subscription could not be saved.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 01, 2024 07:48 UTC