PhilHealth Expands Konsulta Package

PhilHealth expands Konsulta package

FILIPINOS now have access to more comprehensive health care services through the expanded Konsulta benefit package, according to Dr. Israel Francis Pargas, senior vice president of the Health Finance Policy Sector of PhilHealth. In an interview, Pargas highlighted the agency's recent upgrades to health benefits, emphasizing both hospital and primary care services. Among the major developments is the increase in coverage for kidney transplants, n…

PhilHealth CEO Mercado submits courtesy resignation

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) acting president and CEO Dr. Edwin Mercado has submitted his courtesy resignation amid the ongoing post-midterm polls executive overhaul of the Marcos administration.

BONG GO BATS FOR UHC LAW FULL IMPLEMENTATION

Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the proper and full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, condemning what he described as a morally questionable move by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to return billions in unused funds to the National Treasury despite the program’s glaring underfunding. “‘Yun ang concern ko rito. Bakit mo ibabalik ‘yung pondo e ang layu-layo pa nga ng full implementation ng Univers…

PhilHealth speeds up payments, releases over ₱592-M to NKTI in less than 5 months

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) continues to strengthen its commitment to Filipino healthcare by disbursing over ₱592 million of total claims paid to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) for the first five months of the year (January 1 to May 21, 2025). This was disclosed by Acting PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado during his brief visit to the NKTI on Wednesday to personally ensure that pa…