The PhilHealth is an agency of the government mandated to provide health insurance coverage to all Filipinos including those working overseas. But, who are those qualified to register as Overseas Filipino members of PHilHealth? Seafarers or sea-based Filipino workers Anyone who works on a seagoing ship other than government ship used for non-commercial or military […]
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New Bill Proposes Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for PWDs
Filipino persons with disability (PWD) will be happy to hear about this good news. According to news reports, lawmakers are currently working on amending RA 7277 or the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability. Once the proposed amendment gets approved and implemented, PhilHealth will grant mandatory coverage for all persons with disability. The proposed bill […]
Duterte To Develop Rural Areas and Expand PhilHealth Coverage
As presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte promised during the three-month campaign period, he plans to promote rural development and expand health insurance coverage for poor Filipinos. This has been confirmed by Carlos Dominguez III, a member of Duterte’s transition team, in a news conference held last week. “Two-thirds of people living below the poverty line live […]