Tag: philhealth

PhilHealth to shoulder treatment of firecracker-related injuries

(Eagle News) — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that PhilHealth members do not have to pay for treatment of firecracker-related injuries. “Para doon naman sa hindi miyembro ng PhilHealth ay sasagutin din ng DOH ang gastusin nila sa pamamaraan ng medical assistance program. So wala po silang dapat alalahanin. Wala dapat silang problema patungkol sa kanilang gastusin. Ang importante po gumaling sila sa lalong madaling panahon,” he said in a press briefing. The DOH […]

“Paglilingkod sa Bayan, Serbisyo sa Mamamayan:” EBC sets public service project on Dec. 2 for those with concerns on SSS, Philhealth, PSA and Pag-ibig

  QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News Service) — In connection with its 50th anniversary next year, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) will be holding a public service project for those who have concerns with the Social Security System, (SSS), Philhealth, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and Pag-ibig. The project “Paglilingkod sa Bayan, Serbisyo sa Mamamayan” is initiated by EBC’s Radyo Agila DZEC, the broadcast company’s AM radio. Starting from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, December […]

Pagtaas ng kontribusyon sa PhilHealth, simula na sa Enero 2018

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Itataas ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ang buwanang kontribusyon nito simula sa Enero 2018. Sinabi ni PhilHealth Regional Information Officer Bryan Jabay, ang dagdag na kontribusyon ay alinsunod sa PhilHealth sirkular na inilabas noong Setyembre 11 para palakasin ang mga health program ng ahensiya. Batay sa sirkular,  mula sa Php 250.00 ay magiging Php 275.00 ang monthly premium para sa mga sumusuweldo ng Php 10,000 pababa. Ang may buwanang […]

PhilHealth, DOH, DSWD renew ties for social protection

PASIG CITY, Dec. 28 – Two years after the initial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently renewed their partnership  for the Social Protection Support Initiatives (SPSI) that will benefit Filipino citizens, especially the poor, the vulnerable and the disadvantaged groups. Ramon F. Aristoza Jr., Acting PhilHealth President and CEO said that “gone are the days when the local government […]

PhilHealth sets new policies on the diagnosis and management of Asthma

QUEZON CITY, July 17 – To ensure that only legitimate claims for asthma cases will be paid for, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently released new policy statements on the diagnosis and management of asthma in adults. The policy statements, which are in compliance with the Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), will be used as PhilHealth’s reference in ensuring quality of care for all its members. The release of the statements is also among the key strategies […]

DOH to establish cancer centers

MANILA, April 26 -The Department of Health (DOH) is set to establish cancer centers to address the need for accessible and quality radiation therapy services. “Given that cancer is one of the top causes of death and sickness in the Philippines, the establishment of cancer centers in strategically located hospitals will help ensure access to radiation therapy for our cancer-stricken patients, especially those who live far from Metro Manila,” Health Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin said. […]

PhilHealth, inatasang ibalik ang unauthorized allowance , benefits, at illegal bonus

(Eagle News) — Inatasan ng Commission on Audit (COA) ang PhilHealth na ilipat sa national budget ang halos P148, 000, 000 na unauthorized allowance at benefits ng mga opisyal nito noong 2012. Sa isang hiwalay na desisyon, inatasan din ng COA ang PhilHealth na isauli ang halos 64 million pesos na illegal bonus na tinanggap ng personnel noong 2011. Nilagdaan nina COA Chairman Michael Aguinaldo at Commissioner Jose Fabia ang desisyon na nagbabasura sa petition for […]

No need for members to worry, health insurance funds stable, PhilHealth chief says

  MANILA, March 11 – There is no reason for the members and other stakeholders to worry about PhilHealth’s capacity to meet its obligations, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief said as he denied a report which claimed the state firm’s funds will run out in months. In a statement, Alex Padilla, president and chief executive of PhilHealth, said, “We would like to clarify some news reports that came out today (March 10) that […]

PhilHealth operating fund to last for 6 months only

MANILA, Philippines – According to PhiHealth, its operating fund is estimated to last for only six months if the government will not pay the government hospital bills amounting to Php 1B. PhilHealth added that its expenses doubled due to the new insurance service given to 4P’s beneficiaries and senior citizens. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/cpjFVIVYm34

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation Fun Day

Bringing the team together, Eagle Broadcasting Corporation or EBC group invited its partners — Philippine Statistics Authority, Pag-Ibig, PhilHealth and the Social Security System and their families to join them at the EBC fun day. At the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, activities for social services were rendered to the attendees. With the theme: “Enabling a Better Community” it aims to help our fellowmen through the service of our partners. Aside from being a one-stop shop service, […]

EBC conducts Fun Day

Eagle Broadcasting Corporation, in cooperation with several government agencies like Pag-Ibig, PhilHealth, Social Security System (SSS) and Philippine Statistics Authority, formerly known as NSO. EBC aims to provide a one-stop shop where the public can avail of the services of the said agencies. EBC also provided free medical check-up. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/ooWJxUtw_Nw

Philhealth asks tobacco company to follow graphic warning

The Philippine Health Insurance Company or Philhealth warned tobacco companies that they should follow the law regarding placing graphic health warnings in the packaging of their products or else face administrative charges. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/8RmuLQWZQnA