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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How Filipinos with Dual Citizenship Can Avail PhilHealth
The PhilHealth or the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation have announced the Circular No. 2017-0004 that aims to provide Universal Health Coverage to all Filipinos. Likewise, PhilHealth is also mandated to offer affordable, available, acceptable, and accessible health care services. R.A. No. 10606 or the National Health Insurance Act of 2013 considers FDCs or Filipinos with […]
How To Request Copy of PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR) Online
Thanks to modern technology, PhilHealth members now enjoy the convenience of getting a copy of their PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR) without leaving the comfort of their own homes – that is, if they have access to the internet. Yes, you wouldn’t have to visit a PhilHealth office anymore if you need to obtain an MDR […]
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 […]