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PhilHealth to increase coverage of benefit packages in 2024

(3 days ago) WebPublished November 23, 2023 12:49am. State health insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced it will increase the rate of its benefit packages in 2024. advertisement. In a report on “24 Oras,” PhilHealth said members can expect an increase of up to 30% in all of its coverage in all case rates starting next year.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/889272/philhealth-to-increase-coverage-of-benefit-packages-in-2024/story/

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PIA - PhilHealth-10 rolls out enhanced benefits under universal …

(8 days ago) WebBy Jasper Marie Rucat. Tweet. CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) -- Under the Universal Health Care Law, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)-10 assured members of new and enhanced benefits in 2023 and rationalized case rate packages for the most burdensome diseases and commonly availed cases. In …

https://pia.gov.ph/news/2024/02/20/philhealth-10-rolls-out-enhanced-benefits-under-universal-health-care-law

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Expanding health benefits, coverage for Filipinos amid rising …

(7 days ago) WebFebruary 14, 2024. 80. PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is marking double milestones as it celebrates its 29th anniversary alongside the National Health Insurance Month under the theme "Damang dama ko ang benepisyo" (I strongly feel the benefits). As it turns 29 today, which also happens to fall on Valentine's Day, PhilHealth is

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/02/14/supplements/expanding-health-benefits-coverage-for-filipinos-amid-rising-health-care-costs/1932467

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PhilHealth backs Speaker’s call for better benefit packages

(8 days ago) WebMANILA, Philippines — Executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) have thrown their support behind the call of House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the state insurer to

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/18/2334240/philhealth-backs-speakers-call-better-benefit-packages

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PhilHealth: 13 million members affected by data breach

(4 days ago) WebMANILA, Philippines — At least 13 million Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members have been affected by the Medusa ransomware cyberattack. “It is really in the millions

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/10/19/2304835/philhealth-13-million-members-affected-data-breach

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HMO payouts reach ₱15.05 billion in Q1–Insurance Commission

(1 days ago) WebHEALTHCARE benefits paid out by health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in January to March reached P15.05 billion, according to the Insurance Commission (IC). Data from the IC showed that benefit

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/05/21/hmo-payouts-reach-p15-05-billion-in-q1-insurance-commission/

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Philhealth settles P50-B in unpaid claims to hospitals, doctors

(7 days ago) WebPhilHealth has settled P50 billion in unpaid claims to hospitals and doctors for the last five months of 2023, its President and CEO told a House pane.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/14/philhealth-settles-p50-b-in-unpaid-claims-to-hospitals-doctors-2147

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PhilHealth: Increased benefits available only in accredited facilities

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Monday reminded its members that the increase in the coverage rates of its benefit packages is only available in accredited hospitals across the country. PhilHealth also increased the premium or member’s contribution to 5% this year in accordance with the Universal …

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/897893/philhealth-increased-benefits-available-only-in-accredited-facilities/story/

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PhilHealth: P25.45 billion in hospitals' claims due for payment in …

(7 days ago) WebPublished January 11, 2022 5:50pm. The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Tuesday committed to settle over P25 billion worth of claims from private hospitals within the first half of 2022. advertisement. At a hearing of the House Committee on Health hearing, PhilHealth president Dante Gierran said the state health insurer was

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/817787/philhealth-p25-45-billion-in-hospitals-claims-due-for-payment-in-six-months/story/

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P30B allotted for enhanced PhilHealth benefit packages, primary …

(9 days ago) WebPhilHealth office in Quezon City (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc). MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has allotted PHP30 billion to enhance its benefit packages and provision of primary health care services to its members this year. "Target po natin ay lahat po tayong Pilipino ay mabigyan ng access sa ating …

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1220379

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Improving the country’s healthcare reach and efficiency

(9 days ago) WebThe following month, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $600 million loan to support the UHC program. In a statement, the ADB expects the program to “expand the use of digital tools in and support the Department of Health (DoH) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) as they implement universal healthcare.”

https://www.bworldonline.com/special-features/2022/01/31/432651/improving-the-countrys-healthcare-reach-and-efficiency/

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Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

(Just Now) WebThis section features a variety of comprehensive health care services -from basic primary care to catastrophic packages to provide members and their families with the information they need on benefits and benefits availment. It includes eligibility requirements, coverage, general guidelines for specific diseases and selections criteria among

https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/

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Corruption, controversies faced by PhilHealth - RAPPLER

(Just Now) WebThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is now the subject of massive scrutiny after allegations of corruption recently surfaced following the resignation of one of its officers.

https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/list-corruption-controversies-philhealth-philippines/

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A Comprehensive Guide To Philippines Health Insurance For Expats

(3 days ago) WebThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is the national health insurance program. Former President Rodrigo Duterte signed the 2019 Universal Healthcare Bill , known as the “UHB,” granting 100% of the country’s citizens basic healthcare, regardless of employment or ability to pay.

https://nomadicfire.com/philippines-health-insurance-for-expats

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Marcos studying suspension of PhilHealth premium hike - ABS …

(9 days ago) WebMANILA (2nd UPDATE) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking into the request of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa to suspend the 5-percent premium hike on contributions to the PhilHealth, Malacañang said Wednesday. "The President is studying the request," Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said in a text message …

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/17/24/marcos-studying-suspension-of-philhealth-premium-hike-palace

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Philippine HMOs see 17.3% surge in healthcare payouts

(2 days ago) WebThe Philippines’ health maintenance organisations (HMOs) paid out ₱15.05b ($255.85m) in healthcare benefits in the first quarter (Q124), marking a 17.3% increase from the previous year, data from the Insurance Commission (IC) showed. Despite this rise in expenses, HMOs returned to profitability due to higher revenues.

https://insuranceasia.com/insurance/news/philippine-hmos-see-173-surge-in-healthcare-payouts

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PhilHealth set to decide on benefit increase - Manila Standard

(9 days ago) WebThe board of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will meet on Dec. 14 to decide on expanding its coverage and increasing benefit packages by 10 percent to 30 percent across the board. PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. told lawmakers that the agency was mulling over an across-the-board …

https://manilastandard.net/?p=314397401

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Philippines News Insurance Asia

(4 days ago) WebInsurance Asia - Philippines - Browse Philippines news, research, commentary and analysis from insuranceasia.com. X. Sections Co-Written / Partner News 6 days ago Philippines receives over 13,000 claims from local planholders More than 5,000 claims were personally filed by planholders.

https://insuranceasia.com/market/philippines

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PhilHealth sets new mental health package Inquirer News

(9 days ago) WebINQUIRER FILES. Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will introduce this year a new benefit package for Filipinos with mental health illnesses requiring interventions at the primary care

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1731551/philhealth-sets-new-mental-health-package

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Philippines Says It Has Shortage of 190,000 Healthcare Workers

(3 days ago) WebMay 22, 2024 at 2:48 AM PDT. Listen. 1:57. The Philippines needs to plug a shortage of 190,000 healthcare workers, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said, prompting the government to consider a

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-22/philippines-says-it-has-shortage-of-190-000-healthcare-workers

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PH gov't to give insurance, housing benefits for healthcare workers

(5 days ago) WebCamille Quirino 20 mins ago. The Philippine government plans to provide insurance, housing, and other benefits for healthcare workers to encourage them to stay in the country and help address the shortage of health workers. According to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa in a Palace press briefing, the Philippines lacks 190,000 health workers.

https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2024/05/22/ph-govt-to-give-insurance-housing-benefits-for-healthcare-workers/

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Insurance Commission News

(4 days ago) WebNews Press Release Notice to the Public Insurance Forum NLIC Insurers, HMOs, and MBAs Paid P2.93B in COVID-19-related Claims in the First Quarter of 2022 • 15 June 2022 Read More PH, fastest-growing ASEAN economy (DOF anniversary supplement with PDI, June 5, 2022) • 6 June 2022 Read More JE HOLDINGS INVESTS IN MAXICARE: …

https://www.insurance.gov.ph/news/

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More benefits eyed to address 190K shortage in health workers

(9 days ago) Web(File Photo courtesy of Cebu City PIO) MANILA – The government is looking to provide insurance, housing and other benefits for healthcare workers to encourage them to stay in the country and help address the shortage among them which is currently at around 190,000.. In a Palace press briefing Wednesday, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa …

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1225296

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8 Best Health Insurance in the Philippines – Grit PH

(3 days ago) Web4. Sun Life. Sun life is a known insurance company in the Philippines that offers a variety of products from insurance for education, life, retirement, and of course health. They have a number of plans for health insurance including SUN Fit and Well, SUN Senior Care, SUN LifeAssure, SUN Healthier Life, SUN First Aid, and more.

https://grit.ph/health-insurance/

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What is PHILHEALTH? A Comprehensive Overview to the …

(8 days ago) WebPhilippine Health Insurance Corporation’s mandate, rooted in Republic Act 10606, is to administer the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). This involves the establishment and maintenance of a social health insurance system that provides accessible, affordable, and quality health care for all citizens of the Philippines.

https://philippinego.com/gov/what-is-philhealth/

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Beyond mental health insurance - Inquirer.net

(6 days ago) WebBeyond mental health insurance. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:03 AM April 21, 2024. The Philippines has come a long way from its conservative mindset over mental health. Now, it’s not only openly discussed but has become part of the national conversation and agenda with policymakers recently considering the inclusion of mental health care

https://opinion.inquirer.net/173101/beyond-mental-health-insurance

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Philippines says it has shortage of 190,000 healthcare workers

(1 days ago) WebGovernment to dangle insurance, housing to make them stay. The salary of government nurses in the Philippines starts at 40,000-50,000 pesos ($689-$861) a month, while private hospitals typically

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-says-it-has-shortage-of-190000-healthcare-workers-1.1716375893297

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Mati City, PhilHealth ink deal to provide mental healthcare benefits

(9 days ago) WebThe PhilHealth mental health package started in October 2023 with benefits of PHP9,000 and PHP16,000 per patient. Dr. Benhur Catbagan Jr., Mati health officer, said the LGU-initiated community-based mental healthcare facility is now the third in the country to be contracted by the PhilHealth as a service provider for the outpatient benefit

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1225510

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Gov’t working on nurses’ health insurance, housing - PIA

(3 days ago) WebMANILA -- The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is working on its plan to provide additional healthcare subsidy, housing and education programs to Filipino nurses serving locally despite many opportunities abroad. In a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro …

https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2024/05/23/govt-working-on-nurses-health-insurance-housing-educational-benefits

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High-risk groups in Philippines warned against new Covid variants

(8 days ago) WebMANILA: Despite an assurance from the Department of Health (DOH) that all regions nationwide remain at low risk for Covid-19 amid the appearance of new variants, an infectious disease expert on

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/05/24/high-risk-groups-in-philippines-warned-against-new-covid-variants

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HMOs suffer P1.44 billion loss as benefits, claims surge

(4 days ago) WebMANILA, Philippines — The health maintenance organization (HMO) industry swung to a net loss of P1.44 billion last year as benefits and claims by its members soared. Latest data from the

https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/05/18/2267028/hmos-suffer-p144-billion-loss-benefits-claims-surge

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Philippines short of 190,000 health workers - MSN

(1 days ago) WebStory by VNA. • 1d. T he Philippines is short of about 190,000 health workers while many decide to work overseas, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. Speaking at a press briefing

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/philippines-short-of-190000-health-workers/ar-BB1n0vtb

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News Releases - Gov’t working on nurses’ health insurance, …

(2 days ago) WebIn a press briefing at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said they are collaborating with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the funding of the nurses’ health insurance. Herbosa said the insurance will boost the benefits of Filipino nurses.

https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/govt-working-on-nurses-health-insurance-housing-educational-benefits/

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Is universal health insurance the way forward? The Star

(6 days ago) WebThe rise in healthcare costs and health insurance premiums of late has put increased focus on whether universal health insurance coverage is truly the way to go. Aseanplus News 22 May 2024

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/05/25/is-universal-health-insurance-the-way-forward

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Philippine Telco Globe Telecom Eyes Health Care, Other …

(3 days ago) WebI think it’s no secret,” he added. Globe reported a 3% increase in first-quarter service revenue to 41.1 billion pesos ($708 million), the same growth it posted for all of 2023. But Globe’s

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-22/globe-telecom-eyeing-other-businesses-as-telco-matures-ceo-says-lwhbtdvg

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