MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced a compensation package for people who will experience serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. Domingo said the claim corresponds to remaining charges on top of existing PhilHealth benefits and other benefits provided by private health insurances and health management organizations (HMOs). The mechanism covers claims from March 3, 2021 to March 2, 2026 or until the completion of the vaccination program, whichever comes earlier. The person who received the vaccine, primary beneficiaries such as legal spouse and children, and secondary beneficiaries such as legitimate parents are eligible to claim the compensation project. Since March, only 2.5 million people have completed the required two doses, while 7.5 million have received their first dose.

Source: Philippine Star June 29, 2021 08:15 UTC